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EF59 DCE

2009 Ford S-Max · Diesel · 1997cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelS-Max
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourSilver
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 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 193,562 miles on the clock, averaging 12,547 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF59 DCE

MOT Status
Due date passed
193,562
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2012
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,547

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading193,562 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,547
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF59 DCE 56k91k125k159k194k '12'23'18

Check EF59 DCE

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,562 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage193,562 miles
Since last MOT+11,927 miles
PASS
Mileage181,635 miles
Since last MOT+9,270 miles
PASS
Mileage172,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,365 miles
Since last MOT+4,017 miles
PASS
Mileage168,348 miles
Since last MOT+7,776 miles
PASS
Mileage160,572 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,452 miles
Since last MOT+6,343 miles
PASS
Mileage154,109 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,109 miles
Since last MOT+2,944 miles
PASS
Mileage151,165 miles
Since last MOT+11,904 miles
PASS
Mileage139,261 miles
Since last MOT+23,750 miles
PASS
Mileage115,511 miles
Since last MOT+196 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,315 miles
Since last MOT+23,787 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,528 miles
Since last MOT+16,232 miles
PASS
Mileage75,296 miles
Since last MOT+18,977 miles
PASS
Mileage56,319 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,281 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 DCE
MakeFord
ModelS-Max
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About EF59 DCE

What car is EF59 DCE?

EF59 DCE is an silver Ford S-Max, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2009.

What is the mileage of EF59 DCE?

The last recorded mileage for EF59 DCE was 193,562 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF59 DCE passed its MOT?

EF59 DCE has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2023.

Is EF59 DCE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF59 DCE 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 EF59 DCE?

EF59 DCE is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.