MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,266 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance at 24% (3.7.B.5b)
Front both wipers smearing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn and corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre sidewall perishing, no cords exposed
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm, outyer shoulder displaying higer wear, sidewall perishing, no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside, plus very rear nearside and offside ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
engine covers fitted obscuring view to some components
Engine covers & under trays fitted at the time of test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner portion of the tyre (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner portion of the tyre (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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)
front wipers lightly smearing across windscreen
offside rear tyre is on the minimum legal limit on the inner portion of the tyre NOW...
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre perished but not to excess
Engine oil level is getting low
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear seat belt catch plastic surround is missing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine oil level is getting low
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear seat belt catch plastic surround is missing
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Y40 VLM is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 Y40 VLM, 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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Y40 VLM is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 October 2009.
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