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YR09 NRL

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,811 mi
Last recorded167,811 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 167,811 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 163,556 miles

under body corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2023 163,556 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under body corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 155,483 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 155,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 26 Jan 2021 147,231 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 147,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 130,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 130,480 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 109,862 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 103,406 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 103,405 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 91,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front slight oil leak around near side drive shaft seal

Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around support brackets advise change rear box to front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 advise tracking when change tyre 215/60/16/v xl (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 75,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around support brackets advise change rear box to front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 advise tracking when change tyre 215/60/16/v xl (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working llb 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 62,080 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,136 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 47,136 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 29,535 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 23,351 miles

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

o/s/f/wing damaged at bottom.

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 NRL is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel 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 NRL, 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 NRL registered?

YR09 NRL is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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