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Y40 VLM

2009 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,266 mi
Last recorded67,266 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 VLM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 67,266 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 67,264 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 56,175 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 56,126 miles

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 44,550 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 34,355 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 30,128 miles

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...

Pass 28 Sep 2013 24,681 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 20,855 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 20,852 miles

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

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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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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