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AM09 ALU

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

154,729 mi
Last recorded154,729 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 ALU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 154,729 miles

ENGINE BED CORRODED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER FLOOR CORROSION

Pass 20 Apr 2024 148,282 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 140,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly from front and back where been repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 132,834 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement under rear seat arms both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 124,472 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 115,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 28 Nov 2018 106,353 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 106,353 miles

Exhaust system insecure x3 mounts rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working on tailgate (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 97,101 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 77,886 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 68,104 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 63,251 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 61,661 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,665 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 37,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ALU is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ALU, 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 ALU registered?

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

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