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EF09 LHM

2009 Ford S-Max · Diesel · 1997cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelS-Max
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2009 Ford S-Max Diesel 1997cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 261,218 miles on the clock, averaging 9,015 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF09 LHM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
261,218
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2012
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,015

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading261,218 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,170
Average per year9,015
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF09 LHM 141k171k201k231k261k '12'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage261,218 miles
Since last MOT+2,170 miles
PASS
Mileage259,048 miles
Since last MOT+4,096 miles
PASS
Mileage254,952 miles
Since last MOT+2,246 miles
PASS
Mileage252,706 miles
Since last MOT+2,399 miles
PASS
Mileage250,307 miles
Since last MOT+2,501 miles
PASS
Mileage247,806 miles
Since last MOT+3,492 miles
PASS
Mileage244,314 miles
Since last MOT+4,163 miles
PASS
Mileage240,151 miles
Since last MOT+3,433 miles
PASS
Mileage236,718 miles
Since last MOT+3,370 miles
PASS
Mileage233,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage233,348 miles
Since last MOT+14,025 miles
PASS
Mileage219,323 miles
Since last MOT+21,720 miles
PASS
Mileage197,603 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage197,603 miles
Since last MOT+24,272 miles
PASS
Mileage173,331 miles
Since last MOT+28,183 miles
PASS
Mileage145,148 miles
Since last MOT+3,825 miles
PASS
Mileage141,323 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,318 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 LHM
MakeFord
ModelS-Max
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About EF09 LHM

What car is EF09 LHM?

EF09 LHM is an black Ford S-Max, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2009.

What is the mileage of EF09 LHM?

The last recorded mileage for EF09 LHM was 261,218 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF09 LHM passed its MOT?

EF09 LHM has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2025.

Is EF09 LHM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF09 LHM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2009, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EF09 LHM?

EF09 LHM is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.