MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
all general underbody and the components corroded front to rear
tested in wet conditions
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front & rear end corroded
general underbody corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front & rear end corroded
general underbody corroded
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, under inflated (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Underside of vehicle corroded, mainly at rear
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, under inflated (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Underside of vehicle corroded, mainly at rear
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Both rear sills starting to corrode.
Rear Subframe corroded.
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm (front bushes) worn and starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in the screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Underside starting to corrode.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexy. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in the screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Underside starting to corrode.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs slightly corroded/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to the top of the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn on the edges
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs slightly corroded/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to the top of the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn on the edges
Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on edge
both front tyres wearing on edges
Exhaust system not adequately supported middle pipe bracket snapped (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported cat flexi pipe bracket snapped (7.1.1)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
exhaust bracket snapped,system supported
front exhaust flexi deteriorating
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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YR09 DVW is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 DVW, 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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YR09 DVW is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 March 2009.
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