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EA09 YHL

2009 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

152,789 mi
Last recorded152,789 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 YHL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 152,789 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 150,015 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 144,667 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 142,092 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 23 May 2023 142,092 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 May 2022 135,096 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 126,105 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 122,072 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 122,068 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 104,082 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 89,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,220 miles

Front both tyres inner edge worn

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,551 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 52,384 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 46,374 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 36,932 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 29,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats folded and boot full unable to fully inspect seat belts

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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EA09 YHL is a 2009 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EA09 YHL, 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 EA09 YHL registered?

EA09 YHL is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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