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YC09 KYG

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,288 mi
Last recorded116,288 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 116,288 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog light glass cracked

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tow bar corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2025 116,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing rear most in boot items in rear stopping access (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog light glass cracked

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tow bar corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 111,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush at upper limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust catching subframe

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tow bar unit corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2024 111,585 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components shock absorber not located into hub correctly (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush at upper limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust catching subframe

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tow bar unit corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 106,551 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 106,551 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 100,825 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 100,814 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 96,063 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 96,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 92,705 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 89,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall is cut

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 89,580 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 89,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 86,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2018 86,721 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken upper coil (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2017 75,985 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 66,382 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 57,628 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 57,628 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 May 2014 47,275 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 47,275 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 38,163 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 28,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 KYG is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YC09 KYG, 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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YC09 KYG is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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