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BN59 YFB

2009 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,290 mi
Last recorded131,290 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 YFB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 131,290 miles

Central Heatshield loose

General underbody corrosion

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 131,290 miles

Central Heatshield loose

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024
Pass 14 Sep 2023 158,567 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 154,035 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 146,427 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 146,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link ball joint worn to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm forward bush worn to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm forward bush worn to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 134,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from underside of enging (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 113,121 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 106,966 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 98,532 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 91,611 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 91,611 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 86,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2013 73,352 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BN59 YFB is a 2009 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BN59 YFB, 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 BN59 YFB registered?

BN59 YFB is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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