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YP09 GAU

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Petrol 2522cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,404 mi
Last recorded110,404 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 GAU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,522cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 110,404 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 110,404 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2021 104,759 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 101,367 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 101,367 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 96,916 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 96,820 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 90,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Excessive tyre wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Excessive tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,500 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,237 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 56,127 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 56,127 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2013 45,881 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,448 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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YP09 GAU is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 2,522cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YP09 GAU, 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 YP09 GAU registered?

YP09 GAU is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 May 2009.

Is YP09 GAU safe to buy?

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