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YE09 WUW

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,837 mi
Last recorded167,837 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 WUW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 167,837 miles

Corrosion around rear upper shock absorber mountings but not excessive

Rear suspension arms starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jun 2025 161,743 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 161,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working bulb in wrong (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 155,253 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 148,076 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle row centre seat belt slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 8 Jun 2022 139,767 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 139,764 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged o/s of the two seat belt buckles for centre seat belt (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 133,973 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 133,973 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe where joined to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 127,228 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 119,679 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 106,387 miles

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

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

seat folded down in boot seat belts not inspected

under tray fitted /engine cover

Fail 1 Jun 2018 106,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm approx 1mm/1.6mm bold 215 60 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm approx 1mm/1.6mm bold 215 60 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm worn 215 60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm/3mm 215 60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

front wiper slight smear windscreen

seat folded down in boot seat belts not inspected

under tray fitted /engine cover

Pass 26 May 2017 94,906 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seats in boot folded down not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 2 Jun 2016 86,070 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level looks approx 50% full (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (215/60/16) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (215/60/16) (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seats in boot folded down not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 28 May 2015 79,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats in boot folded down not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 28 May 2015 79,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats in boot folded down not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 27 May 2014 58,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can't test seat belts in boot due to seats folded down

Pass 29 May 2013 40,194 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 23,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YE09 WUW is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YE09 WUW, 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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YE09 WUW is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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