Car statistics by year
2009 Ford S-Max
Ford S-Max cars first registered in 2009: how they did at their 2025 MOT, what failed them, how far they have been driven and how many are still on the road. Compared with every car first registered in 2009, so like is set against like.
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 55.9% All 2009 cars 58.2%
- Typical mileage at the MOT 136,100 miles; all 2009 cars 99,000
- Left at the end of 2025 4,787 55.5% of the 8,631 at the end of 2014
- Tests finding a dangerous defect 13.1% All 2009 cars 10.2%
- Tests with an advisory 77.3% All 2009 cars 67.8%
- MOT tests in 2025 4,865 normal tests in Great Britain
How do 2009 Ford S-Maxes do at their MOT?
In 2025, at about 16 years old, 55.9% of 2009 Ford S-Max MOT tests were passed first time, against 58.2% for all cars first registered in 2009. 2009 Ford S-Maxes did worse than average for their age, by 2.3 points. A year earlier the same cars passed 53.9% of the time (all 2009 cars 58.4%).
MOT pass rate by year of first registration: Ford S-Max vs all cars
Each pair of bars is one year of first registration, tested in 2025. Older cars pass less often, so compare each Ford S-Max bar with the all-cars bar beside it.
| First registered | Ford S-Max | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| ’06 | 50.1% | 56.9% |
| ’07 | 52.1% | 57.3% |
| ’08 | 53.4% | 57.0% |
| ’09 | 55.9% | 58.2% |
| ’10 | 58.0% | 59.3% |
| ’11 | 60.8% | 61.5% |
| ’12 | 60.1% | 63.6% |
| ’13 | 61.2% | 66.0% |
| ’14 | 64.0% | 69.1% |
| ’15 | 69.2% | 72.6% |
| ’16 | 75.8% | 75.6% |
| ’17 | 78.6% | 79.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MOT failures on the 2009 Ford S-Max
Position lamp: not working was the most common single reason a 2009 Ford S-Max failed, on 17.1% of about 2,100 failed tests. By area of the car, lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment failed most often (50.4% of failed tests; all 2009 cars 46.9%). 13.1% of tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 10.2% for all cars first registered in 2009. A failed test can have several defects, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 17.1% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 15.0% |
| Linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension | 9.2% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension | 9.2% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 9.2% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 8.9% |
| Exhaust system: major leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 7.5% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 7.1% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 6.3% |
| Washers: not working Visibility | 6.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Failure categories: Ford S-Max vs all 2009 cars
The marker shows the share for all cars first registered the same year.
| Category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 50.4% |
| Suspension | 43.0% |
| Brakes | 21.4% |
| Tyres | 21.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 17.7% |
| Visibility | 17.2% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 13.0% |
| Steering | 6.4% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MOT advisories on the 2009 Ford S-Max
An advisory is something the tester noticed that did not fail the test but may need work soon. 77.3% of 2009 Ford S-Max tests had at least one (all 2009 cars 67.8%). These are the things to check on one you are thinking of buying.
Most common advisories
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 31.2% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 15.4% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 15.1% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 14.8% |
| Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 13.1% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 13.1% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.6% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 12.3% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 8.5% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 7.2% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
What mileage is normal for a 2009 Ford S-Max?
Half of the 2009 Ford S-Maxes tested in 2025 had covered fewer than 136,100 miles. A quarter had covered fewer than 114,400 and a quarter more than 158,600. For all cars first registered in 2009, the middle figure was 99,000 miles, so 2009 Ford S-Maxes have been driven 37.5% further than average.
Mileage at the 2025 MOT
Odometer readings at each car’s latest MOT of the year. The bar covers the middle half of cars; the line the middle 80%.
| 10% | 25% | Median | 75% | 90% | Cars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Ford S-Max | 93,200 | 114,400 | 136,100 | 158,600 | 184,000 | 4,636 |
| All 2009 cars | 50,300 | 72,400 | 99,000 | 127,900 | 156,600 | 1,035,771 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
How many 2009 Ford S-Maxes are left?
At the end of 2014, 8,631 2009 Ford S-Maxes were on the DVLA record in the United Kingdom (these counts start in 2014). By the end of 2025, 4,787 were: 4,216 licensed and 571 declared off the road (SORN). That is 55.5% still on the record, against 63.4% for all cars first registered in 2009.
Share still on the record since 2014
Cars licensed or SORN at each year end, as a share of the number at the end of 2014. Cars scrapped or exported leave the record. Late registrations and imports can push the share above 100%.
| Year end | 2009 Ford S-Max | All 2009 cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| 2015 | 98.9% | 98.8% |
| 2016 | 98.1% | 97.8% |
| 2017 | 97.1% | 96.1% |
| 2018 | 95.9% | 94.0% |
| 2019 | 94.1% | 91.5% |
| 2020 | 91.3% | 88.6% |
| 2021 | 87.6% | 85.0% |
| 2022 | 82.5% | 80.9% |
| 2023 | 74.7% | 75.9% |
| 2024 | 65.4% | 69.8% |
| 2025 | 55.5% | 63.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2025 Updated
Recalls that may affect cars built around 2009
3 of the Ford S-Max’s 23 recalls in DVSA’s records cover cars built during 2009. 1 has no build dates, so could apply to any year.
The 2009 on this page is the year of first registration, not the year the car was built. A car first registered early in 2009 may have been built in 2008, and recalls apply to particular build dates and VINs, so check the recalls either side too.
| Launched | Concern | Built | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2020 | Takata air bag inflator may rupture on deployment | 5 Jan 2006 to 28 Feb 2017 | 219,738 (all models) |
| 16 Jul 2018 | Clutch pressure plate may fracture | 1 Aug 2009 to 30 Jun 2016 | 122,199 (all models) |
| 21 May 2009 | Hard brake pedal may occur during engine warm up | 1 Nov 2008 to 12 Mar 2009 | 13,029 (all models) |
Every Ford S-Max recall · Check a specific car on GOV.UK · How we match recalls
Recall details come from manufacturers through DVSA. “Vehicles” is the number the manufacturer reported; “all models” means the figure covers everything in the recall. A recall listed here may not apply to a particular car: only the manufacturer or GOV.UK can say for its VIN.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
Other years of the Ford S-Max
17 years of the Ford S-Max, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2016 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (75.8% passed first time) and the 2019 cars worst (73.6%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | – | 1,196 | 50.1% |
| 2007 | – | 3,483 | 52.1% |
| 2008 | – | 3,561 | 53.4% |
| 2009 | – | 4,787 | 55.9% |
| 2010 | – | 7,726 | 58.0% |
| 2011 | – | 5,950 | 60.8% |
| 2012 | – | 6,608 | 60.1% |
| 2013 | – | 6,115 | 61.2% |
| 2014 | 7,376 | 6,501 | 64.0% |
| 2015 | 3,732 | 3,262 | 69.2% |
| 2016 | 7,401 | 6,892 | 75.8% |
| 2017 | 5,689 | 5,288 | 78.6% |
| 2018 | 2,483 | 2,390 | 80.7% |
| 2019 | 2,384 | 2,263 | 73.6% |
| 2020 | 1,172 | 1,118 | 80.4% |
| 2021 | 692 | 652 | 80.3% |
| 2022 | 756 | 714 | 81.3% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 4,865 MOT tests of 2009 Ford S-Max cars | 15 September 2026 |
| Cars on the record | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of 2025 | 4,787 cars still on the record (licensed or SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
- MOT figures cover normal tests in Great Britain in 2025 of Ford S-Max cars first registered in 2009; retests are excluded. “All cars” means every car we match to a model, first registered in 2009.
- Year of first registration is DVSA’s first-use date: when the car was first registered, in the UK or abroad.
- Defects and advisories are DVSA’s descriptions made readable. Where on the car a defect was found (side, front or rear) is ignored, so the same fault on any wheel counts once per test.
- Mileage is the odometer reading at each car’s latest normal MOT of the year, as recorded by the tester. A few readings are in kilometres or mistyped; percentiles are not thrown by a handful of outliers.
- Cars on the record come from DfT table VEH0124 and cover the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland; MOT figures cover Great Britain only.
- DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
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