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VU09 YHY

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,895 mi
Last recorded155,895 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 YHY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 155,895 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 148,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 148,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 141,299 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 133,253 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 133,239 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 126,500 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 115,300 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 115,300 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 102,218 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 94,197 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 94,157 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 80,506 miles

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

front brake discs in poor condition on inner braking surface

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,509 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 56,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,588 miles

N S REAR TYRE HAS SMALL CUT IN TREAD

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 34,355 miles

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)

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

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 YHY is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YHY, 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 VU09 YHY registered?

VU09 YHY is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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The MOT history for VU09 YHY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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