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BU09 UYL

2009 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

175,147 mi
Last recorded175,147 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 UYL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 175,147 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2023 165,330 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 165,330 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 153,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 145,884 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 141,562 miles

surface corrosion inner sills, center exhaust strap broken

Pass 9 Feb 2019 134,291 miles

nsr trailing arm bush split

Pass 22 Jan 2018 124,081 miles

osr trailing arm bush split.

Pass 4 Feb 2017 115,666 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Rear exhaust hanger weak

Pass 3 Feb 2016 109,045 miles

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)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 109,045 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle row centre seat belt stork right hand side (5.2.5a)

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 100,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 84,676 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 74,395 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 56,629 miles

both front tyres 3-4mm of tread left

both rear tyres 3mm of tread left

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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BU09 UYL is a 2009 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BU09 UYL, 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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BU09 UYL is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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