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YF58 BGU

2009 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,279 mi
Last recorded183,279 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 BGU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 183,279 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 172,203 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 172,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 165,068 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 164,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment at risk of imminent total failure (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

screenwash resovoir leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2019 143,434 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 143,313 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 129,644 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 129,644 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 117,771 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 101,020 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 101,001 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 87,713 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 77,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 65,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 61,206 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 46,846 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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YF58 BGU is a 2009 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YF58 BGU, 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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YF58 BGU is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 January 2009.

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