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161,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
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)
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)
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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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