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VE59 GPY

2009 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,796 mi
Last recorded160,796 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 GPY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 160,796 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 160,796 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 153,031 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 135,741 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 131,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 131,650 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 127,356 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 4 Oct 2019 127,356 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2018 122,785 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 122,778 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 117,238 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 111,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 95,762 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge outside centre three quarters

Fail 16 Dec 2015 95,762 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge outside centre three quarters

Pass 9 Dec 2014 78,684 miles

Body damage front bumper

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 64,214 miles

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

os front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Dec 2012 47,746 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

rear brake pads getting low

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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VE59 GPY is a 2009 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VE59 GPY, 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 VE59 GPY registered?

VE59 GPY is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is VE59 GPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 GPY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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