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AV09 LZH

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

309,924 mi
Last recorded309,924 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 LZH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 309,924 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle bearing assembly noise when turning steering on a lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 309,323 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Exhaust system not fixed into a secure position and rubbing on fuel tank which will leak to a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached damaged mount point (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle bearing assembly noise when turning steering on a lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 268,304 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

e/m/light on dash

Fail 1 Mar 2018 266,156 miles

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

e/m/light on dash

Pass 23 Feb 2017 209,650 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

sureface rust on front brake discs

Fail 23 Feb 2017 209,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box corroded

sureface rust on front brake discs

Pass 20 Jan 2016 164,985 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 164,801 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 123,412 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 108,935 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 87,850 miles

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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AV09 LZH is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV09 LZH, 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 AV09 LZH registered?

AV09 LZH is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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