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YG09 MDE

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,349 mi
Last recorded171,349 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 MDE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 171,349 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 171,346 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 163,828 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 163,826 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))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 157,758 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 151,549 miles

bonnet tight

Fail 5 Jun 2023 151,549 miles

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

bonnet tight

Pass 7 Jun 2022 144,101 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 144,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 134,488 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 131,302 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 123,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 112,522 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 99,936 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges & down to wear markers

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Nov 2017 99,936 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges & down to wear markers

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2016 88,704 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2015 78,181 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 68,408 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 61,951 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 51,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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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YG09 MDE is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG09 MDE, 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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What year was YG09 MDE registered?

YG09 MDE is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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