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YR59 UCD

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,463 mi
Last recorded131,463 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 UCD
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 131,463 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 131,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 116,642 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 107,320 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Off side door mirror cover missing

Over sills fitted

Suspension corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2023 107,318 miles

Exhaust system insecure Two mounting brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Off side door mirror cover missing

Over sills fitted

Suspension corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 101,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 91,678 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 85,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 80,244 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 80,244 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 68,479 miles

osf tyre side wall cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

slight play in os steering arm

Fail 12 Nov 2018 68,479 miles

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

osf tyre side wall cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

slight play in os steering arm

Pass 10 Nov 2017 60,309 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 53,350 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 53,350 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 53,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 44,606 miles

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

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

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

child seats fitted.

front pads appear low.

oil leak eangine bay area.

rear pads appear low.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 36,476 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 27,504 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre side wall poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2012 21,037 miles

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 UCD is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UCD, 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 UCD registered?

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

Is YR59 UCD safe to buy?

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