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YS59 BHF

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,840 mi
Last recorded152,840 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 BHF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 152,840 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 140,348 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 140,324 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 128,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn bold on edges 225.50.17

Nearside Rear Tyre bold outer edge 225.50.17

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges 225.50.17

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2023 128,621 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn bold on edges 225.50.17

Nearside Rear Tyre bold outer edge 225.50.17

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges 225.50.17

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 111,199 miles

Front Engine covers fitted, various components obscured

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front / rear bush worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front / rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension / control arm pin/bush perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Very rear seats folded flat, belts not tested

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front / rear various suspension components corroded, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 102,172 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 92,778 miles

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2018 87,393 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 82,980 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 76,838 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 70,567 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 64,007 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 48,909 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 34,550 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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YS59 BHF is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YS59 BHF, 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 YS59 BHF registered?

YS59 BHF is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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