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YG09 YCH

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,029 mi
Last recorded161,029 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 YCH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 161,029 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside/offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 153,301 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 145,669 miles

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 137,623 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 131,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date of manufacture 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 131,005 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date of manufacture 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 123,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged In tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in side wall, date of manufacture 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 116,609 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 116,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Fore Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 108,153 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 108,153 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 98,342 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced inner side light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 89,500 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 84,270 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 84,270 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 73,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 57,607 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 57,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 49,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 49,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,059 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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 YCH is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver 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 YG09 YCH, 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 YCH registered?

YG09 YCH is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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