2009 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · SH09 FCM

The 2009 Ford S-Max presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test conducted on 20 February 2026, approximately five months before the current date of 9 July 2026, at 144,199 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior annual examinations from February 2023 through February 2025 likewise recorded passes with zero advisories, indicating the vehicle has not exhibited worsening mechanical or structural issues. The solitary exception occurred on 23 February 2024 when the tester issued a fail at 131,943 miles despite noting no defects; the owner secured a clean pass just five days later at 132,021 miles, suggesting an administrative or presentation anomaly rather than latent fault. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,482 miles per year against the recorded 144,199 miles. The odometer advanced from 124,506 miles at the 17 February 2023 test to 138,856 miles by 13 February 2025, a steady circa 7,000 to 8,000 mile annual increment. No abrupt gaps or rapid accumulation appear; the sparse but consistent yearly entries show disciplined scheduling. The brief 78-mile gap between the February 2024 fail and pass reflects mere days of use, reinforcing that the owner maintained regular coverage. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive components despite the clean MOT ledger. The S-Max's suspension bushes, coil springs and anti-roll bar linkages warrant hands-on checks for fatigue, as 144,000 miles invites rubber perishment and corrosion unseen in a lift-free test. Brake discs, calipers and exhaust emissions should be measured for wear, while underbody structural integrity and sill rust demand scrutiny given the 2009 manufacture. The absence of recorded advisories does not exempt the new owner from verifying consumable tyres and wiper blades, though the history implies previous keepers addressed such items proactively.