2009 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · AD59 PEA

The maintenance trend for this 2009 Ford S-Max remains stable and sound, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 2025-10-30 at 175,780 miles. No defects were recorded on that pass, nor on the preceding tests in 2024 and 2023. The record shows an anomalous failed entry on the same day as the 2025 pass with zero defects listed, which typically indicates a retest following an aborted initial attempt or a data entry quirk rather than a mechanical failure. Overall, the absence of recurring faults or advisories across the documented history suggests the vehicle has been kept in a thoroughly roadworthy state. The mileage pattern aligns precisely with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age. Between the 2022-07-30 test at 140,128 miles and the 2023-08-07 test at 152,590 miles, the S-Max covered 12,462 miles. The following year, it accrued 13,897 miles by the 2024-08-03 test at 166,487 miles. The most recent jump of 9,293 miles to 175,780 miles by 2025-10-30 reflects a slightly lower but still entirely consistent rate of roughly 10,340 miles per year. This steady accumulation rules out prolonged periods of standing or abnormally high-speed motorway wear, indicating regular, sustained use. Despite the flawless MOT record, a vehicle approaching 176,000 miles demands a rigorous physical inspection of structural and mechanical components that may not have triggered a failure threshold but remain prone to age-related wear. A buyer must closely examine the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers, as high-mileage MPVs frequently suffer from tired damping and perished rubber. Brake discs and pads require measurement for wear and lipping, while the underside needs a thorough check for corrosion on brake lines, the rear subframe, and sill seams. Tyre age and uneven tread wear should also be scrutinised, as these consumables often reveal alignment or suspension issues before they appear on an MOT certificate.