MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,901 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive at turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive at turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge heavily scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed and feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed and feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre cut in inner sidewall
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre cut in inner sidewall
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YD09 DWU is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 YD09 DWU, 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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YD09 DWU is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 March 2009.
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