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YC09 XLK

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,155 mi
Last recorded166,155 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 XLK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 166,155 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 155,190 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 155,016 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 141,591 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 129,436 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 129,410 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 121,319 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 121,319 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 112,789 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 103,031 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 88,375 miles

Engine light on

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

Pass 22 May 2017 81,073 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and centre rear ()

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 May 2017 81,073 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and centre rear ()

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 70,992 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of second row adult belts

Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,427 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 50,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front tyre worn heavy on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2013 41,796 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 14 May 2012 31,165 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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

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 XLK is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC09 XLK registered?

YC09 XLK is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 June 2009.

Is YC09 XLK safe to buy?

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