2009 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · EA59 WHU
2009 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 122,388 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,388 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EA59 WHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 122,388 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EA59 WHU Mileage History
- 05/10/2023112,792 mi
- 02/10/2024118,122 mi+5,330 mi
- 01/07/2025121,853 mi+3,731 mi
- 08/06/2026122,379 mi+526 mi
- 16/06/2026122,388 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 3,558 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EA59 WHU 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 (EA59 WHU) between October 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 2026 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: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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