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AM09 ALO

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,946 mi
Last recorded147,946 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 ALO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 147,946 miles

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

Offside Wing damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 138,700 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 128,037 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has several oil leaks. advise further inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres are wearing badly on inner edges! advise wheel alignment check/adjust

Fail 12 Jul 2022 128,031 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 see emissions printout (8.2.2.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has several oil leaks. advise further inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres are wearing badly on inner edges! advise wheel alignment check/adjust

Pass 2 Jul 2021 117,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn/noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, nearly through to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn/noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 117,015 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn/noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, nearly through to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn/noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 110,767 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 102,443 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))

Pass 3 May 2018 87,637 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 87,637 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 73,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 60,159 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2015 50,181 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 40,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2013 32,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 23,484 miles

tps system fault

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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AM09 ALO is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AM09 ALO, 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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What year was AM09 ALO registered?

AM09 ALO is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 August 2009.

Is AM09 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM09 ALO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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