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BG09 CYA

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

190,846 mi
Last recorded190,846 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 CYA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 190,846 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2024 183,960 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 5 May 2024 183,960 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 7 Mar 2024 182,964 miles

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 182,559 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 176,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 176,576 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 168,549 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/r top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f on 1.6mm just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres on 4mm tread

Fail 17 Nov 2021 168,549 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/r top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour fit n/s/r orange bulb at test (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f adjust at test (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f on 1.6mm just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres on 4mm tread

Pass 29 Oct 2020 163,705 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/f fog light inop

reverse lights inop

slight exhaust blow intermediate pipe

Fail 27 Oct 2020 163,682 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high n/s/f dip adj at test (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f fog light inop

reverse lights inop

slight exhaust blow intermediate pipe

Pass 6 Jun 2019 155,560 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f outer edge and cut in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f fog light inop

n/s/f headlight slightly dim

Pass 9 Jun 2018 147,832 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 139,654 miles

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

all tyres becoming poor

Pass 14 May 2016 132,514 miles

Rear tyres poor on edges

Pass 21 May 2015 123,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

child seats fitted

Pass 15 May 2014 115,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seats fitted to rear seats

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 24 May 2013 105,807 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 81,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BG09 CYA is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG09 CYA, 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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BG09 CYA is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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