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2009 Ford S-MAX Zetec Tdci 2.0L Diesel · SW09 APY

SW09 APY

2009 Ford S-MAX Zetec Tdci (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 115,503 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
FORD S-MAX ZETEC TDCI
Year / Origin
2009 · Aberdeen
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 30 Aug 2023
Road Tax
Untaxed (26 Jul 2023)
Recorded Mileage
115,503 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 30 Aug 2023
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 26 Jul 2023
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2009
Engine
1997cc

SW09 APY Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2022
  • 115,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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SW09 APY Mileage History

  1. 28/08/2022115,472 mi
  2. 01/09/2022115,503 mi+31 mi

Average of roughly 2,594 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

SW09 APY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 02:15
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford S-Max Zetec Tdci (SW09 APY) between August 2022 and September 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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