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YR09 DVT

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,945 mi
Last recorded139,945 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 DVT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 139,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 129,761 miles

o/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 25 Apr 2019 129,761 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorated

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 25 Apr 2018 122,505 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 107,642 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 107,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 94,610 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 87,671 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 87,671 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,779 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 74,775 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 65,674 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 51,667 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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YR09 DVT is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR09 DVT, 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 YR09 DVT registered?

YR09 DVT is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is YR09 DVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 DVT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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