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YH59 XPJ

2009 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,494 mi
Last recorded149,494 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 XPJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 149,494 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 149,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 142,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 142,107 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 134,584 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 2156016 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 134,584 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 2156016 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 126,927 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 118,550 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 112,769 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))

rear exhaust heat shield is deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2020 112,572 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield is deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2019 104,769 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2019 104,768 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 96,722 miles

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 1 Mar 2017 88,418 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Central Brake light inop

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 88,418 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to back (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also on limit (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres cracking

Central Brake light inop

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 79,850 miles

slight play in both steering inner rack ends

Pass 13 Oct 2015 75,515 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to check rear seats plus belts /fold down/ type/ due to to many objects inrear

Pass 29 Oct 2014 61,065 miles

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 28 Oct 2013 48,319 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 48,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 33,914 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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YH59 XPJ is a 2009 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH59 XPJ, 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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YH59 XPJ is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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