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VN09 YTV

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,560 mi
Last recorded139,560 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 YTV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 139,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm foremost bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm foremost bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower coil spring mounting areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 126,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension trailing arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension trailing arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear lower shock absorber mountings corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 112,311 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lower transverse arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 100,889 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 100,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 97,305 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 90,577 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 90,577 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 80,955 miles

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

Nearside Signs that heat has been applied to track rod end

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Signs that heat has been applied to track rod end

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 80,929 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Nearside Signs that heat has been applied to track rod end

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Signs that heat has been applied to track rod end

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 70,317 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 70,317 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended trailing arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended trailing arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Front wiper smearing

Pass 19 Jan 2017 63,144 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,987 miles

Child seats fitted in rear.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 43,996 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 43,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspect offside rear tyre has been run-flat

Pass 3 Jan 2014 32,678 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,642 miles

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 YTV is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YTV, 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 VN09 YTV registered?

VN09 YTV is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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