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YT59 BUO

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,836 mi
Last recorded132,836 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 BUO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 132,836 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 132,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 125,657 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 120,580 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 115,521 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 115,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 109,230 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 109,230 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 104,240 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Jan 2021 104,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Dec 2019 101,896 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer rear seats ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 101,896 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer rear seats ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 94,989 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner side light bulb not working

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

rear exhaust silence deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2017 87,509 miles

both rear tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

engine covers fitted

horn requires attention soon

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Fail 29 Dec 2017 87,509 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

engine covers fitted

horn requires attention soon

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 6 Jan 2017 80,837 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2017 80,837 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror casing (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 73,606 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 73,606 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,154 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 64,362 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 57,930 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 43,012 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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YT59 BUO is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YT59 BUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT59 BUO registered?

YT59 BUO is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is YT59 BUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT59 BUO shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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