2009 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · ML59 LDJ
2009 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 138,571 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML59 LDJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
- 138,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML59 LDJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford S-Max (ML59 LDJ) between February 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))”.
ML59 LDJ Mileage History
- 26/02/2022109,871 mi
- 20/07/2023112,556 mi+2,685 mi
- 30/07/2024127,562 mi+15,006 mi
- 30/07/2024127,564 mi+2 mi
- 28/07/2025138,571 mi+11,007 mi
Average of roughly 8,401 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford S-MAX Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Steering Rack FailureSerious
The power steering rack can leak fluid internally into the track rod end boots, eventually running the pump dry and ruining the rack.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
The S-Max heavy body puts extra strain on the DMF. Symptoms include rattling at idle especially cold, vibration through the pedals and difficulty engaging gears. Some owners report failure as early as 60,000 miles on cars used in stop-start traffic.
- DPF Clogging and Vaporiser FailureModerate
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