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EA59 YSX

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,149 mi
Last recorded162,149 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 162,149 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 162,149 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 148,305 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 148,305 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 133,506 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 121,578 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 108,002 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2022 108,002 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2021 95,010 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2020 83,666 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 66,101 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 66,101 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 64,363 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center row ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 64,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center row ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 55,916 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 55,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 48,476 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 48,475 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Disc pads low

Pass 4 Jun 2015 38,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 4 Jun 2015 38,891 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Jun 2014 27,923 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre sidewall damage

Fail 12 Jun 2014 27,922 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 22 May 2013 18,352 miles

slight cut on nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 17 May 2012 12,475 miles

high level stop light damage

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 YSX is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue 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 EA59 YSX, 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 YSX registered?

EA59 YSX is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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