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AK59 YMY

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,569 mi
Last recorded158,569 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 YMY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 158,569 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 149,849 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 149,849 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 137,820 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 137,805 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 128,554 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 119,910 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 114,708 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 107,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 98,969 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 98,968 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour White. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour White. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 90,611 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 80,267 miles

nearside rear brake hose not fitted right also been cable tie up

offside rear ABS wiring loom not route right no damage done

offside rear brake hose not fitted in bracket also been cable tie up

offside rear trailing arm bush not fitted right in arm still support arm

offside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2016 80,267 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs badly lipped

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear brake hose not fitted right also been cable tie up

offside rear ABS wiring loom not route right no damage done

offside rear brake hose not fitted in bracket also been cable tie up

offside rear trailing arm bush not fitted right in arm still support arm

offside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2015 64,594 miles

all brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 3 Dec 2014 48,902 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 37,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to come away

Fail 5 Dec 2013 37,110 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 28,366 miles

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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AK59 YMY is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 89,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK59 YMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Ford S-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK59 YMY registered?

AK59 YMY is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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