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AV09 MLL

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

217,064 mi
Last recorded217,064 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 MLL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 217,064 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 217,064 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 200,436 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 183,028 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 166,235 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 151,183 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 125,465 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 113,461 miles

Offside Rear Rear bumper repaired with tape.

Offside Door mirror repaired with tape.

Fail 21 May 2018 113,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush.Bonding broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush. Bonding broken. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Door mirror repaired with tape.

Offside Rear Rear bumper repaired with tape.

Fail 17 May 2018 113,452 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 97,949 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 84,475 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on border line 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2016 84,475 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror broken causing sharp edge on cover (6.1.C.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on border line 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 71,166 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 May 2015 71,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 59,262 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 59,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 44,872 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 32,737 miles

kid seat fitted to osr and middle seats on middle row not allowing correct inspection of seat belts

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 MLL is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MLL, 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 MLL registered?

AV09 MLL is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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