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DG59 FYY

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,554 mi
Last recorded121,554 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 FYY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 121,554 miles

Recommend cambelt and water pump are replaced

Pass 6 Nov 2024 113,598 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads getting low and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Recommend new cambelt kit and water pump are replaced

Fail 6 Nov 2024 113,597 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads getting low and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Recommend new cambelt kit and water pump are replaced

Pass 3 Nov 2023 105,410 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 95,813 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 95,812 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 85,596 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 85,596 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Imbalance across front steered axle but not more than 50 %

Pass 6 Nov 2020 81,374 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded At base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded At base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate cracked

Fail 5 Nov 2020 81,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded At base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded At base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2019 78,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perishing on outer wall and tread on 3.00 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Door mirror casing starting to produce sharp edge

Pass 23 Oct 2018 72,746 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 72,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 66,652 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 66,651 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Park brake cable insecure. Refitted.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 59,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 51,051 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 42,589 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 35,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 28,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DG59 FYY is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG59 FYY, 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 DG59 FYY registered?

DG59 FYY is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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