MOT Status
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204,318 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
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.
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
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
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))
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))
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))
hand brake cables tight
slight damage on center rear seat belt
slight deterioration in rear number plate
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)
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)
Offside Front Slight knocking from suspension aera
Slight exhaust blow from the turbo aera
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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YP59 GCU is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 November 2009.
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