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YR09 LFJ

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,647 mi
Last recorded178,647 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 178,647 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 162,386 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 162,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 161,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 149,482 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 149,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 136,224 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 136,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215 60 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2015 119,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2015 119,108 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 100,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 May 2013 80,006 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 80,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 76,612 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 LFJ is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LFJ, 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 LFJ registered?

YR09 LFJ is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is YR09 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 LFJ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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