2009 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · SP08 BER
2009 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 146,234 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP08 BER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 146,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP08 BER 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 (SP08 BER) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii)”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
SP08 BER Mileage History
- 15/12/2022120,814 mi
- 11/12/2023130,927 mi+10,113 mi
- 17/12/2024139,577 mi+8,650 mi
- 18/12/2024139,584 mi+7 mi
- 28/11/2025146,234 mi+6,650 mi
Average of roughly 8,606 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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