2009 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · YS59 LDY
2009 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 130,071 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,071 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YS59 LDY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 130,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YS59 LDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford S-Max (YS59 LDY) between December 2012 and June 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
YS59 LDY Mileage History
- 19/12/201228,856 mi
- 17/12/201339,083 mi+10,227 mi
- 19/12/201450,553 mi+11,470 mi
- 07/12/201559,668 mi+9,115 mi
- 07/12/201559,668 mi
- 05/12/201671,165 mi+11,497 mi
- 04/12/201780,901 mi+9,736 mi
- 04/12/201780,901 mi
- 10/12/201889,337 mi+8,436 mi
- 30/12/201995,552 mi+6,215 mi
- 30/12/201995,552 mi
- 23/01/202198,058 mi+2,506 mi
- 06/06/2022100,956 mi+2,898 mi
- 31/05/2023109,671 mi+8,715 mi
- 13/06/2024116,393 mi+6,722 mi
- 18/06/2025122,954 mi+6,561 mi
- 17/06/2026130,071 mi+7,117 mi
Average of roughly 7,502 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
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- DPF Clogging and Vaporiser FailureModerate
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