2009 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · HW58 GVZ
2009 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 117,349 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW58 GVZ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 117,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW58 GVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford S-Max (HW58 GVZ) between November 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
HW58 GVZ Mileage History
- 29/11/201116,242 mi
- 26/10/201221,431 mi+5,189 mi
- 23/09/201327,110 mi+5,679 mi
- 27/05/201431,687 mi+4,577 mi
- 09/07/201540,328 mi+8,641 mi
- 27/06/201648,216 mi+7,888 mi
- 04/07/201756,422 mi+8,206 mi
- 26/06/201861,921 mi+5,499 mi
- 09/07/201967,371 mi+5,450 mi
- 15/01/202177,404 mi+10,033 mi
- 20/01/202285,057 mi+7,653 mi
- 20/01/202285,057 mi
- 18/01/202391,833 mi+6,776 mi
- 20/01/202391,833 mi
- 08/07/2024102,685 mi+10,852 mi
- 18/07/2024102,685 mi
- 26/06/2025109,393 mi+6,708 mi
- 24/08/2026117,333 mi+7,940 mi
- 27/08/2026117,349 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 6,858 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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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