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DG09 YBO

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,186 mi
Last recorded126,186 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 YBO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 126,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded has pin hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

under body and various suspension components are corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2026 126,175 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded has pin hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

under body and various suspension components are corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2025 119,480 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

under body and various suspension components are corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 112,727 miles

under body and various suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 106,622 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 106,622 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2023 106,538 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 100,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2021 93,502 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + all suspension corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 93,502 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened + bush worn to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + all suspension corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 87,255 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 87,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 82,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 77,532 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Apr 2018 77,532 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2017 69,622 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 69,621 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 60,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/18 98w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,469 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 51,469 miles

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

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

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

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 19 Mar 2014 43,706 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 37,697 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight diesel leak from engine.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,697 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Slight diesel leak from engine.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,986 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DG09 YBO is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DG09 YBO, 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 DG09 YBO registered?

DG09 YBO is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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