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YC59 DLO

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

219,646 mi
Last recorded219,646 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 DLO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 219,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

various components coroded

Fail 23 Mar 2023 219,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

various components coroded

Pass 6 Nov 2021 218,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 231,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 220,908 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 220,263 miles

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

Front Lower Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 186,449 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 186,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 151,388 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 118,318 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 96,787 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine under tray fitted obscuring some items

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near middle mounting (7.1.2)

Items removed from drivers view

Fail 17 Nov 2015 96,787 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine under tray fitted obscuring some items

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near middle mounting (7.1.2)

Items removed from drivers view

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 63,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2013 38,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,148 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 20,147 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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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YC59 DLO is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC59 DLO, 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 YC59 DLO registered?

YC59 DLO is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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