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YD09 OTR

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

188,735 mi
Last recorded188,735 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 OTR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 188,735 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle heavily under sealed front suspension rear suspension

Fail 24 Jun 2025 188,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2025 188,711 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 May 2024 185,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 May 2024 185,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2023 168,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 158,589 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 158,589 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2021 149,572 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 139,317 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear N/S REAR QUARTER PANEL DENTED

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 127,721 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 127,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged nail in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 116,392 miles

child seats fitted in front & rear

Fail 6 Nov 2017 116,392 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seats fitted in front & rear

coolant level low

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2016 107,462 miles

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2016 107,462 miles

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

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

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

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2015 93,154 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 93,154 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2013 64,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Jun 2013 64,456 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,128 miles

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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YD09 OTR is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YD09 OTR, 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 OTR is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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