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AJ59 BCE

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,513 mi
Last recorded165,513 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 BCE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 165,513 miles

Front windscreen damaged not in view

Rear floor damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2023 165,508 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front windscreen damaged not in view

Rear floor damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2022 156,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 156,819 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 151,126 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 151,123 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 146,348 miles

Advise hi line stop lamp inop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 141,772 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack lower offside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 141,772 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack lower offside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 134,740 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 134,695 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 116,114 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 95,674 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread badly worn on the inner edge 235/45/18

front brakes very badly worn

rear brakes badly worn

Pass 2 Jan 2015 75,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads and discs badly worn

Fail 31 Dec 2014 75,825 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads and discs badly worn

Pass 13 Sep 2013 55,832 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 33,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 33,232 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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AJ59 BCE is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2009 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 89,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ59 BCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Ford S-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ59 BCE is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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