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YS59 BTV

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,478 mi
Last recorded101,478 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 BTV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 101,478 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 87,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing. (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 87,144 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing. (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 75,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 75,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 67,553 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 65,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 62,060 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre has damage to outer wall

Fail 14 Dec 2020 62,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 12 Dec 2019 57,837 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 57,837 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 53,216 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 50,604 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 50,604 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 47,152 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 45,155 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 41,772 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 41,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 38,455 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 32,539 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 BTV is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 YS59 BTV, 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 BTV registered?

YS59 BTV is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 December 2009.

Is YS59 BTV safe to buy?

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