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YC09 DCV

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,528 mi
Last recorded58,528 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 DCV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 58,528 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 58,528 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure 2 brackets need welding rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end adjusting lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 53,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 49,723 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 49,723 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 80,000 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2019 108,637 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 103,552 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2017 97,330 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded border line (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2017 97,330 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded border line (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2016 90,779 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 78,296 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 66,293 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 57,391 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 44,828 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 44,828 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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YC09 DCV is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC09 DCV, 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 YC09 DCV registered?

YC09 DCV is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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