2009 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · FG59 VBB
2009 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 141,564 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,564 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG59 VBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2024
- 141,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG59 VBB 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 (FG59 VBB) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 October 2024 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 (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
FG59 VBB Mileage History
- 30/09/2022114,458 mi
- 04/10/2023119,489 mi+5,031 mi
- 28/11/2023120,125 mi+636 mi
- 03/10/2024141,562 mi+21,437 mi
- 04/10/2024141,564 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 13,471 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford S-MAX Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Steering Rack FailureSerious
The power steering rack can leak fluid internally into the track rod end boots, eventually running the pump dry and ruining the rack.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
The S-Max heavy body puts extra strain on the DMF. Symptoms include rattling at idle especially cold, vibration through the pedals and difficulty engaging gears. Some owners report failure as early as 60,000 miles on cars used in stop-start traffic.
- DPF Clogging and Vaporiser FailureModerate
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