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YR59 LRN

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

159,365 mi
Last recorded159,365 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 LRN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 159,365 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 159,365 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 147,488 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 140,828 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 140,828 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 133,466 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 121,696 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 121,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 104,088 miles

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

Rear both tyres wearing on outer edge/tread

Rear brake pads approx 75% worn

Fail 12 Mar 2019 104,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear both tyres wearing on outer edge/tread

Rear brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 2 Mar 2018 87,465 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 87,464 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 71,340 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front wipers smear the screen slightly but not effecting the drivers view

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside centre row seat-belt buckle takes a few attempts for belt to lock in mechanism partially seized

Fail 4 Mar 2017 71,340 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front wipers smear the screen slightly but not effecting the drivers view

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside centre row seat-belt buckle takes a few attempts for belt to lock in mechanism partially seized

Pass 6 Jan 2016 56,901 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 56,897 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe at rear (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 48,203 miles

2 small leaks on exhaust system.

exhaust corroded.

o/s/r tyre worn on edges and slightly out of shape.

slight wear to front brake discs.

Fail 17 Jan 2015 48,203 miles

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

2 small leaks on exhaust system.

exhaust corroded.

o/s/r tyre worn on edges and slightly out of shape.

slight wear to front brake discs.

Pass 25 Jan 2014 41,312 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2014 41,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

rear coil springs obscurred by lower arms

Pass 28 Jan 2013 33,349 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 33,349 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 30,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LRN is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 LRN, 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 LRN registered?

YR59 LRN is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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