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YX59 TYC

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

135,024 mi
Last recorded135,024 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 TYC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 135,024 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 129,862 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 123,793 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 117,278 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 111,557 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 111,557 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn AND O/S/R BOTH REAR MAIN AXLE RUBBERS DEBONDED EXESSIVE RUST AN BOTH BACK ARMS BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation BOTH CABLES NOT RETURNING TO STOPS CABLE OR CALIPER LEVERS FAULTY (1.1.15 (d))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 105,446 miles

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

o/s front brake binding

Pass 12 Mar 2020 101,546 miles

front brakes binding slightly

front tyres close to limit

rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 11 Mar 2019 94,665 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 87,795 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 84,346 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet release cable broken

Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,865 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 65,691 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 53,137 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,872 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,561 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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YX59 TYC is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YX59 TYC, 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 YX59 TYC registered?

YX59 TYC is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is YX59 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX59 TYC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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