MOT Status
ValidMileage
145,056 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust mounting defective Center bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front 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))
Offside Rear Trailing arm bush fitted in the incorrect position
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
under tray fitted obscuring some under body components
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
undertray fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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EF09 YDU is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 EF09 YDU, 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 EF09 YDU registered?
EF09 YDU is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 July 2009.
Is EF09 YDU safe to buy?
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