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EA59 YKH

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,057 mi
Last recorded121,057 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 YKH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 121,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 110,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 104,917 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edge

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Sep 2023 104,913 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edge

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2022 97,701 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 95,456 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 93,276 miles

rear seats folded so could not do full inspection of seat belts

Fail 4 Nov 2020 93,276 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear seats folded so could not do full inspection of seat belts

Pass 31 May 2019 85,234 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 75,657 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 75,657 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2017 66,813 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 66,813 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 56,261 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 42,417 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 35,764 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 35,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 27,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2012 27,465 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EA59 YKH is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EA59 YKH, 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 EA59 YKH registered?

EA59 YKH is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is EA59 YKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 YKH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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