2009 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · SH09 MTK
2009 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 182,209 miles. MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,209 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
SH09 MTK Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2022
- 182,209 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SH09 MTK Mileage History
- 30/06/201262,851 mi
- 25/06/201378,790 mi+15,939 mi
- 25/06/201378,790 mi
- 26/06/201496,444 mi+17,654 mi
- 26/06/201496,444 mi
- 27/06/2015113,653 mi+17,209 mi
- 10/06/2016134,228 mi+20,575 mi
- 10/06/2016134,228 mi
- 09/06/2017149,924 mi+15,696 mi
- 13/06/2017149,924 mi
- 26/03/2018158,029 mi+8,105 mi
- 26/03/2018158,029 mi
- 08/04/2019171,725 mi+13,696 mi
- 17/04/2019171,789 mi+64 mi
- 25/02/2020172,666 mi+877 mi
- 26/02/2020172,670 mi+4 mi
- 27/02/2021174,735 mi+2,065 mi
- 27/02/2021174,735 mi
- 17/02/2022182,131 mi+7,396 mi
- 07/03/2022182,204 mi+73 mi
- 11/03/2022182,209 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 12,311 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
SH09 MTK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford S-Max (SH09 MTK) between June 2012 and March 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Suspension arm insecurely attached tie bar (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached tie bar (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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