2009 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · EA59 AAU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the clean results of its latest MOT inspections. The most recent test on 18 May 2023 at 156,537 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following an initial failure just three miles prior. This suggests that the previous owner was proactive in rectifying immediate issues to ensure compliance, and the vehicle has maintained a clean record across the last three testing cycles. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical-use vehicle, averaging approximately 9,200 miles per year over its seventeen-year life. Between May 2021 at 130,615 miles and May 2022 at 147,001 miles, the car covered 16,386 miles, followed by another 9,536 miles in the year leading the final test. This steady accumulation indicates the vehicle has been used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which often helps prevent component degradation associated with stagnation. Despite the lack of recorded advisories in the history, a physical inspection must focus on common wear points for a Ford S-Max of this age. A buyer should examine the front suspension arms and coil springs for signs of fatigue, as these often perish after 150,000 miles. The chassis also requires scrutiny for structural corrosion on the sills and rear mounting points, as the MOT does not flag surface rust until it affects structural integrity. Given the last test was over three years ago, the current state of the brake fluid and tyre treads is critical to ensure no significant mechanical decline has occurred since the last recorded check.