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YP59 DGX

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,554 mi
Last recorded159,554 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 DGX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 159,554 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension components corroded/ both side rear coil spring badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trailing arm bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 153,029 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 146,373 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced badly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil seeping oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive seems to be from turbo housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bothside rear trailing arm bush badly worn and play.

Pass 18 Feb 2023 141,274 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim, in place. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of the engine seems to be from turbo housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 134,441 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front inner face pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted in place. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc inner face corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo housing seeping oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 126,780 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 126,778 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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 25 Feb 2020 121,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded & coming away

Fail 25 Feb 2020 121,806 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded & coming away

Pass 21 Feb 2019 110,375 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 110,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 99,254 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

parking brake has only just met requirements (16%)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 88,290 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,713 miles

Child seats fitted to rear seats

EML on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 76,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seats fitted to rear seats

EML on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 63,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 55,121 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre 4mm left

Pass 14 Nov 2012 45,292 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads 50% worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

some wear on front brake discs

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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YP59 DGX is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YP59 DGX, 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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YP59 DGX is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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