2009 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · Y9 DFB
2009 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 139,684 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y9 DFB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
- 139,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y9 DFB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford S-Max (Y9 DFB) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded & separating near suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded/holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
Y9 DFB Mileage History
- 05/02/2024119,435 mi
- 05/02/2024119,435 mi
- 04/02/2025127,745 mi+8,310 mi
- 13/02/2025127,827 mi+82 mi
- 14/02/2026139,684 mi+11,857 mi
Average of roughly 9,997 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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