2009 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · EJ59 LFX
2009 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 151,819 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,819 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EJ59 LFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 151,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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EJ59 LFX Mileage History
- 17/04/2023129,819 mi
- 18/07/2024141,145 mi+11,326 mi
- 19/07/2024141,145 mi
- 08/07/2025151,819 mi+10,674 mi
- 09/07/2025151,819 mi
Average of roughly 9,873 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EJ59 LFX 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 (EJ59 LFX) between April 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”.
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