2009 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · FP58 LXO
2009 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 134,438 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2022. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP58 LXO Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2021
- 134,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP58 LXO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford S-Max (FP58 LXO) between January 2012 and October 2021.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2021 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
FP58 LXO Mileage History
- 04/01/201275,103 mi
- 06/04/201384,569 mi+9,466 mi
- 06/05/201491,190 mi+6,621 mi
- 08/05/2015101,504 mi+10,314 mi
- 19/05/2016110,514 mi+9,010 mi
- 18/05/2017119,572 mi+9,058 mi
- 18/05/2017119,572 mi
- 22/05/2018124,264 mi+4,692 mi
- 17/06/2019129,335 mi+5,071 mi
- 10/09/2020134,223 mi+4,888 mi
- 30/10/2021134,438 mi+215 mi
- 30/10/2021134,438 mi
Average of roughly 6,042 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford S-MAX Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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
Short urban journeys prevent DPF regeneration. The fuel vaporiser can fail and the differential pressure sensor is a common secondary failure. Without the vaporiser working the DPF cannot regenerate and will eventually clog completely.
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