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SY59 SZU

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,425 mi
Last recorded116,425 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 SZU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 116,425 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

all underneath covered in surface rust

Fail 18 Sep 2025 116,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top half of ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

all underneath covered in surface rust

Pass 24 Sep 2024 115,167 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 111,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front bolt snapped for headlamp but still secure

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush, nearside rear / offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 111,063 miles

Brake cable insecure both handbrake cables (1.1.15 (c))

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front bolt snapped for headlamp but still secure

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush, nearside rear / offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 100,891 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front forward. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 1 Nov 2022 100,890 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front forward. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 25 Oct 2021 91,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 90,966 miles

Brake cable damaged both. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear top. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 81,222 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 81,222 miles

Emissions not tested Not tested due to hole in exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 78,412 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear shock absorbers casings corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 78,406 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear shock absorbers casings corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 69,860 miles

Rear Tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 14 Nov 2017 61,375 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 55,792 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers only just clearing screen

Pass 27 Oct 2015 48,348 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 42,105 miles

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

Offside rear seat belt slow to retract

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 34,535 miles

Front tyres wearing at edges

Wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2012 24,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SY59 SZU is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc 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 SY59 SZU, 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 SY59 SZU registered?

SY59 SZU is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is SY59 SZU safe to buy?

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