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VN09 LYK

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,635 mi
Last recorded122,635 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 LYK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 122,635 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 106,598 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 91,563 miles

Nearside Rear inner sidelight not working

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 91,429 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear inner sidelight not working

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,931 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 56,222 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 19 Jun 2015 56,217 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Aug 2014 42,159 miles

n/s/f tyre low and perished

n/s/r tyre low and perished

Pass 19 Jun 2014 41,563 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 41,562 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 31,095 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 24,046 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 24,046 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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VN09 LYK is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN09 LYK, 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 VN09 LYK registered?

VN09 LYK is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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The MOT history for VN09 LYK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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