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VU09 YAA

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,221 mi
Last recorded93,221 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 YAA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 93,221 miles

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))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 93,221 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 86,858 miles

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 82,059 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 77,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 71,951 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 64,477 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 64,477 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 59,107 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 53,859 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 48,895 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 48,894 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 44,454 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,077 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,225 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,035 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 25,139 miles

rear tyres getting low + worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Mar 2013 25,139 miles

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

rear tyres getting low + worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,457 miles

1 baby seats fitted n/s/r + n/s/m

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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VU09 YAA is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VU09 YAA, 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 VU09 YAA registered?

VU09 YAA is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is VU09 YAA safe to buy?

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