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YR59 FBF

2009 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,044 mi
Last recorded174,044 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 FBF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 174,044 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Pass 7 Feb 2025 170,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn, pitted and corroded - on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

central exhaust mounting bracket broken

corrosion patch o/s/r door

exhaust corroded

oil leak - coming from beyond the undertray

oil level on minimum

rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Fail 29 Jan 2025 170,282 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split heavily (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split heavily (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn, pitted and corroded - on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

central exhaust mounting bracket broken

corrosion patch o/s/r door

exhaust corroded

oil leak - coming from beyond the undertray

oil level on minimum

rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Pass 1 Feb 2024 167,700 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 155,765 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 155,728 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 143,807 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 143,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 131,822 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 121,962 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 111,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 101,077 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 92,860 miles

Back Rear Two Seats Are Folded

Engine Light On

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 77,714 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 64,447 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust emits blue smoke intermitant, but not excessive

Fail 19 Feb 2015 64,447 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust emits blue smoke intermitant, but not excessive

Pass 11 Mar 2014 52,399 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 52,399 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FBF is a 2009 Ford S-max in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FBF, 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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YR59 FBF is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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