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YR59 BXG

2009 Ford S-max

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

148,879 mi
Last recorded148,879 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 BXG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 148,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 148,864 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced IN WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced IN WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 145,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 145,248 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 136,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 136,452 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 124,969 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 124,965 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 112,726 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 112,726 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 101,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 101,291 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT REAR SUBFRAME (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 89,459 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 89,436 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 78,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on inner facings of both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes, slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 78,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on inner facings of both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes, slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Linkage at caliper seized (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 66,214 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light corrosion/wear on both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 58,170 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 58,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,847 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,337 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,755 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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YR59 BXG is a 2009 Ford S-max in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YR59 BXG, 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 YR59 BXG registered?

YR59 BXG is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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