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BK09 YCW

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,246 mi
Last recorded153,246 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 YCW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 153,246 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 148,909 miles

Front both front tyres are wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 143,085 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 135,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 128,654 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 122,586 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked and perished 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 122,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked and perished 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 119,841 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 119,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 111,898 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 111,898 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 103,297 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 95,246 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 95,243 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 84,480 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 84,332 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 73,737 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 52,320 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 42,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres distorted

Pass 7 Apr 2012 42,776 miles

both rear tyres distorted

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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BK09 YCW is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK09 YCW, 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 BK09 YCW registered?

BK09 YCW is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 May 2009.

Is BK09 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK09 YCW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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