2009 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · SM09 OPT
2009 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 185,574 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,574 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM09 OPT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2024
- 185,574 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM09 OPT 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 (SM09 OPT) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2024 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: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Emissions unable to be completed excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
SM09 OPT Mileage History
- 18/10/2022175,513 mi
- 19/10/2022175,513 mi
- 21/10/2023181,156 mi+5,643 mi
- 11/10/2024185,568 mi+4,412 mi
- 23/10/2024185,574 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 4,992 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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