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YP59 FBU

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,539 mi
Last recorded138,539 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 FBU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 138,539 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Sep 2024 133,036 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 133,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Towbar attachment insecure Bolts loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 124,598 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 124,574 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 116,309 miles

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 23 Sep 2021 109,817 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Rear brake pads worn low

Fail 23 Sep 2021 109,817 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 29 Sep 2020 105,257 miles

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Both rear suspension arm (coil spring mounts) heavily corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2019 101,038 miles

Both rear number plate light poor light output

Pass 11 Oct 2018 95,049 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes split cracked and perished

Both wiper blades smearing windscreen

Fail 11 Oct 2018 95,040 miles

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

Both rear trailing arm bushes split cracked and perished

Both wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2017 87,426 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 87,426 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 81,645 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 75,437 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 75,437 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 70,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 65,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 58,771 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 58,771 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FBU is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black 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 YP59 FBU, 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 YP59 FBU registered?

YP59 FBU is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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