2009 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · AD09 BYL

The 2009 Ford S-MAX shows a current roadworthy status following a pass on 28 January 2026 at 138,897 miles, yet the maintenance trend is irregular rather than clean. On that same date the vehicle first failed with no defects recorded, then passed later the same day, a pattern repeated exactly on 30 October 2024 at 127,378 miles. The most recent test therefore confirms the car can meet legal standards, but the duplicate fail-pass entries on two separate occasions suggest administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than a clear mechanical decline. Recorded mileage rose from 120,334 in the 31 October 2023 test to 127,378 by October 2024, then to 138,897 by January 2026. That equates to roughly 7,000 to 11,500 miles per year across the recorded period, close to the 8,170 annual average for a 17-year-old vehicle. The history is sparse, with only three test years logged and no advisories or defects listed, so the record gives little insight into consumable replacement intervals or owner diligence beyond the odometer figures. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and mileage, as the MOT entries flag no advisories that would expose wear in those areas. The repeated same-day fail-pass outcomes without recorded defects mean the DVSA data alone cannot confirm whether corrosion or structural integrity checks were thoroughly evidenced at the garage. Verify the V5C and test certificate numbers against the DVLA portal to explain the dual fail-pass logs before purchase. Treat the clean record as unverified until a technician confirms underside condition and binding calipers are absent on a road test.