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BV59 GYZ

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,537 mi
Last recorded82,537 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 GYZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 82,537 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 77,039 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 72,756 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 72,756 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 53,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Below door got accident damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE. Tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt 6&7 cannot be tested seast are folded

Fail 22 Nov 2022 53,919 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Below door got accident damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE. Tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt 6&7 cannot be tested seast are folded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 47,856 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 44,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 40,835 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 36,567 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING SOME CRACKING AND PERISHING OUTER SIDEWALL EDGES

Pass 22 Aug 2017 36,143 miles

central stop lamp disconnected

Pass 22 Aug 2016 35,911 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 35,019 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 33,800 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 31,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perrishing on outer wall

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,210 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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BV59 GYZ is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BV59 GYZ, 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 BV59 GYZ registered?

BV59 GYZ is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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