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WV59 YRA

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

113,008 mi
Last recorded113,008 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 YRA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 113,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Damage to sill

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 113,008 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Damage to sill

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 108,535 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 108,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 104,968 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat runner slightly worn (center row)

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 101,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat runner slightly worn

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 96,373 miles

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

Offside Rear seat runner worn

Fail 22 Aug 2022 96,373 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear seat runner worn

Pass 2 Aug 2021 91,194 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 91,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 88,230 miles

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

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

Offside Rear seat runner worn

Fail 18 Aug 2020 88,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear seat runner worn

Pass 12 Aug 2019 84,188 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 84,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 78,527 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges, close to limit , o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2018 78,527 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges, close to limit , o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2017 71,347 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 71,347 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 62,710 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 16 May 2016 62,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside 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)

Pass 26 May 2015 55,236 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 48,528 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 48,528 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 41,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 May 2012 31,336 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 31,336 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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WV59 YRA is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 WV59 YRA, 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 WV59 YRA registered?

WV59 YRA is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is WV59 YRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV59 YRA shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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