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YP59 GCU

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

204,318 mi
Last recorded204,318 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 GCU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 204,318 miles

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

Corrosion in rear floor pans

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides upper shock absorber mounting prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 204,312 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Corrosion in rear floor pans

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides upper shock absorber mounting prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 200,606 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Slight corrosion in both rear upper shock absorber mounts

Slight corrosion in rear outer floor both sides

Pass 31 Oct 2023 195,354 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front strut upper mounting plates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

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

slight corrosion in both sides rear shock absorber upper mountings.

Pass 31 Oct 2022 185,765 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion in both rear shock absorber upper mountings

Fail 27 Oct 2022 185,761 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion in both rear shock absorber upper mountings

Pass 22 Oct 2021 179,693 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle row center seat belt. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 174,305 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 174,305 miles

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 159,165 miles

hand brake cables tight

slight damage on center rear seat belt

slight deterioration in rear number plate

Pass 30 Oct 2018 145,925 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight deterioration in exhaust system

Pass 31 Oct 2017 133,992 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 121,624 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 121,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 105,120 miles

Offside Front Slight knocking from suspension aera

Slight exhaust blow from the turbo aera

Pass 29 Oct 2014 87,678 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 87,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 71,773 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 71,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 55,951 miles

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 GCU is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GCU, 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 GCU registered?

YP59 GCU is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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