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SY59 SZZ

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

185,943 mi
Last recorded185,943 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 SZZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 185,943 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 184,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe split at front and holed at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side L 147kgf R 119kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire main heat shield for fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in center (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Sep 2021 177,904 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 177,903 miles

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side L 136KGF r 161KGF (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 171,608 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 171,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bulb on tail gate dim (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 166,997 miles

both headlights aim too high / above zero line / beamset headlights

Pass 5 Sep 2018 161,251 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 161,250 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 150,899 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 140,860 miles

All 4 tyres have wear on edges probably due to under inflation.

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt mid row outer. ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 140,859 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working both. (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake binding both, discs quite corroded, pads probably sticking. (3.7.B.1)

All 4 tyres have wear on edges probably due to under inflation.

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt mid row outer. ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 125,233 miles

Both rear tyres wearing more so on inner edge,s

outter skin on rear silencer becomeing detached ( corroded )

Fail 10 Aug 2015 125,233 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper rubber split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing more so on inner edge,s

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc corroded on inner an outter face,s (3.5.1i)

outter skin on rear silencer becomeing detached ( corroded )

Pass 11 Aug 2014 113,074 miles

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

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

os front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 100,893 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,024 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very slight deterioation on both rear trailing arm bushes

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 SZZ is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SZZ, 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 SZZ registered?

SY59 SZZ is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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