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YT59 BUP

2009 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

237,358 mi
Last recorded237,358 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 BUP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 237,358 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 237,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 212,975 miles

Front both wheel arch plastic covers missing

Fail 5 Sep 2018 212,947 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine dogbone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front both wheel arch plastic covers missing

Pass 19 Sep 2017 189,717 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust box repaired

Pass 18 Sep 2017 189,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box repaired

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 189,683 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 170,677 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 170,096 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 150,856 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 128,493 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 101,850 miles

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

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

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

passenger rear tyre wearing uneven,could give wheel bearing like sound

rear seats not in position to test

Fail 3 Sep 2013 101,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

passenger rear tyre wearing uneven,could give wheel bearing like sound

rear seats not in position to test

Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,316 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear section corroded slightly (not leaking)

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 BUP is a 2009 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BUP, 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 YT59 BUP registered?

YT59 BUP is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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