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YC59 THU

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,752 mi
Last recorded143,752 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 143,752 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 143,728 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated with dirt ingress across figure (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 130,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge = 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 120,078 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 120,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 116,550 miles

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

diesel injector leaking

Fail 16 Jul 2019 116,550 miles

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

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

diesel injector leaking

Pass 16 Jul 2018 109,193 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 109,175 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 101,972 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 101,872 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working all rear (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,684 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 78,628 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 69,047 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 66,135 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 53,195 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)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 53,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Rear 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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YC59 THU is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 THU, 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 THU registered?

YC59 THU is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 December 2009.

Is YC59 THU safe to buy?

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