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YC59 GBX

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,054 mi
Last recorded106,054 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 GBX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 106,054 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 103,573 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 98,121 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arm bushes have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 94,400 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 90,101 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 87,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 83,926 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 79,108 miles

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

both rear tyre's wearing close to wearbar indicator's

Fail 26 Nov 2018 79,009 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arm bush's marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyre's wearing close to wearbar indicator's

Pass 27 Nov 2017 72,190 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 63,800 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 63,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 57,051 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 49,167 miles

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

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

both rear blade bushes just starting to separate

tyre foam out of date

wipers smearing

Fail 5 Dec 2014 49,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear blade bushes just starting to separate

tyre foam out of date

wipers smearing

Fail 2 Dec 2013 40,267 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 2 Dec 2013 40,267 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 27,715 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front wipers starting to smear

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 GBX is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GBX, 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 GBX registered?

YC59 GBX is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is YC59 GBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 GBX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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