2009 Ford S-MAX 1.8L Diesel · SP09 UTG
2009 Ford S-MAX (1.8L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 112,723 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SP09 UTG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2023
- 112,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP09 UTG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford S-Max (SP09 UTG) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2023 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: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
SP09 UTG Mileage History
- 30/07/2022109,511 mi
- 31/07/2022109,511 mi
- 22/08/2023112,723 mi+3,212 mi
- 26/08/2023112,723 mi
Average of roughly 2,993 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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