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EA59 YTE

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,994 mi
Last recorded104,994 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 YTE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 104,994 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 104,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 102,473 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 102,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 101,507 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 95,655 miles

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

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

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

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

rust throughout underside

Fail 30 Sep 2022 95,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rust throughout underside

Pass 4 Oct 2021 85,556 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 85,554 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 76,313 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 68,327 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion present to front & rear suspension components

Pass 11 Oct 2018 59,484 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2017 53,709 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 53,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases no back box (7.1.2)

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs are corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 47,864 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 47,862 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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 2 Dec 2015 41,105 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 33,690 miles

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

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 29 Nov 2013 27,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 21,151 miles

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 YTE is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc 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 EA59 YTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA59 YTE registered?

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

Is EA59 YTE safe to buy?

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