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SA59 YAX

2009 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,096 mi
Last recorded162,096 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 YAX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 162,096 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 148,596 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 130,293 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 112,363 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 101,561 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 101,558 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 95,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 93,403 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Sep 2018 90,033 miles

covers fitted over engine and under vehicle

under vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 86,362 miles

covers fitted over engine bay and under vehicle

Fail 8 Sep 2017 86,354 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven 37% (3.7.B.2)

covers fitted over engine bay and under vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2016 80,804 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

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

covers over engine bat and under vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2015 71,734 miles

cover over engine bay

covers under vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2014 62,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,204 miles

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

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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SA59 YAX is a 2009 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SA59 YAX, 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 SA59 YAX registered?

SA59 YAX is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is SA59 YAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA59 YAX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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