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AV09 LZO

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,642 mi
Last recorded127,642 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 127,642 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear shock absorber top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 119,811 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear shock absorber top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 20 Jan 2024 119,811 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged broken, unable to carry out handbrake test (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear shock absorber top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 18 Jan 2023 106,757 miles

Nearside mirror and repeater lamp damaged

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear, lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear shock absorbers, top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 21 Jan 2022 99,408 miles

Chips in screen

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2022 99,408 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chips in screen

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2021 93,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both front lower arms rusty

near side rear tyre perished

shields fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2021 93,138 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both front lower arms rusty

near side rear tyre perished

rear heat shields slightly loose

shields fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2020 90,310 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread

engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2020 90,310 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2019 78,538 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to become detached.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Mar 2019 78,538 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to become detached.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 65,596 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 65,596 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 57,487 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 54,656 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 54,655 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 48,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 48,722 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Unable to inspect under bonnet components due to bonnet not opening

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 44,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 39,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

edges of nearside front tyre worn

one nearside screen washer not working

Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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 LZO is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV09 LZO, 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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AV09 LZO is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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