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YC59 FAU

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,027 mi
Last recorded137,027 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 137,027 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 132,403 miles

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

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

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))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2019 128,408 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2018 118,703 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 2 Aug 2017 114,942 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to nearside and offside rear seats ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight leak from offside rear shock absorber

Fail 2 Aug 2017 114,942 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to nearside and offside rear seats ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight leak from offside rear shock absorber

Pass 26 May 2016 111,041 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 106,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seats

Pass 20 May 2014 102,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seat

Pass 22 May 2013 94,513 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 84,216 miles

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

centre stoplight not working

front brake discs worn

handbrake lever condition

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

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
Full Ford S-max reliability report

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YC59 FAU is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 YC59 FAU, 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 YC59 FAU registered?

YC59 FAU is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is YC59 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 FAU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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