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YR09 DVW

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

196,605 mi
Last recorded196,605 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 DVW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 196,605 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 176,004 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 176,004 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 166,416 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 166,416 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 155,842 miles

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 147,121 miles

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.

Fail 11 Mar 2020 147,107 miles

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.

Pass 25 Feb 2019 129,202 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 129,202 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 115,576 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 103,973 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on edge

Pass 15 Mar 2016 90,011 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Mar 2016 90,011 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 77,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust bracket snapped,system supported

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2014 63,214 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 63,214 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 47,971 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 35,052 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 35,052 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 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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