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YE09 YCU

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

185,296 mi
Last recorded185,296 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 YCU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 185,296 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 185,211 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 168,854 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 168,829 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 153,337 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 153,308 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 138,089 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 122,709 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 106,266 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 96,821 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 86,688 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 77,173 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 67,454 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 56,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 45,626 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 35,121 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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YE09 YCU is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YE09 YCU, 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

How do I check the history of YE09 YCU?

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What year was YE09 YCU registered?

YE09 YCU is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is YE09 YCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE09 YCU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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