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YD59 PLX

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,342 mi
Last recorded122,342 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 PLX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 122,342 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 117,009 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 111,391 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 105,347 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 99,297 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 99,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 96,297 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 96,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 89,324 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 80,197 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 71,392 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 71,392 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 65,576 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 57,535 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 49,984 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 48,320 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,706 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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YD59 PLX is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YD59 PLX, 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 YD59 PLX registered?

YD59 PLX is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is YD59 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD59 PLX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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