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YP09 KZN

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

172,080 mi
Last recorded172,080 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 KZN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 172,080 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forwardmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 172,080 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forwardmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 163,813 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 155,681 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 147,717 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 140,920 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 136,452 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 20 Jun 2019 130,646 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 122,768 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 115,685 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 109,040 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 102,887 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 89,591 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 78,745 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 65,773 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KZN is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KZN, 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 KZN registered?

YP09 KZN is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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