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Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine cover
slight underside corrosion
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded & holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded & separating near suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe & suspension / steering components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe / suspension & steering components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front front washers weak
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre nail in outer edge ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe & suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe / suspension & steering components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front front washers weak
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre nail in outer edge ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe & suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe & suspension / steering components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Lower underbody corroded
Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge requires replacing a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe & suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Lower exhaust centre heatshield insecure
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe & suspension / steering components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Lower underbody corroded
Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge requires replacing a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe & suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes have slight imbalance on increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertray fitted
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Second row (7.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes have slight imbalance on increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertray fitted
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Front brakes have slight imbalance on increase
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil around turbo
Rear heat shield insecure
Undertray fitted
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (Tailgate) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (Tailgate) + has water inside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Front brakes have slight imbalance on increase
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil around turbo
Rear heat shield insecure
Undertray fitted
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
engine cover fitted
exhaust heat shield insecure
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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 exhaust heat shield loose
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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Y9 DFB is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 Y9 DFB, 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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Y9 DFB is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2009.
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