2009 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · S50 TAA
2009 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 134,513 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,513 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S50 TAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 134,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S50 TAA Mileage History
- 31/08/2022122,001 mi
- 07/09/2023116,262 mi-5,739 mi
- 07/09/2024123,350 mi+7,088 mi
- 23/08/2025134,506 mi+11,156 mi
- 09/10/2025134,513 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 4,027 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S50 TAA 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 (S50 TAA) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 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: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment handbrake lever stuck in on pos”; “Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
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