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YK09 WYL

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

167,714 mi
Last recorded167,714 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 WYL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 167,714 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 167,712 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 154,808 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 154,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 134,138 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer sill has slight damage

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 134,138 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer sill has slight damage

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 119,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 119,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 103,922 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 103,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 94,774 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 84,238 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 78,752 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 67,461 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 67,456 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,283 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,464 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 41,190 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 41,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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YK09 WYL is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YK09 WYL, 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 YK09 WYL registered?

YK09 WYL is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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