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SP59 TFY

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,976 mi
Last recorded130,976 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 TFY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 130,976 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 116,246 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 116,244 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 108,731 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Aug 2021 99,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 99,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 90,624 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Aug 2020 90,624 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre perishing on inner edge.

Pass 12 Jul 2019 82,797 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 82,797 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure rear exhaust heat shield insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2018 72,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 66,462 miles

Offside Front chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 57,415 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Aug 2015 50,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2015 50,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2014 40,979 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 32,367 miles

both front brake discs inner face in poor condition

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 9 Aug 2012 25,829 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 25,829 miles

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

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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SP59 TFY is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,753cc 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 SP59 TFY, 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 SP59 TFY registered?

SP59 TFY is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is SP59 TFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP59 TFY 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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