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AV09 RYR

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,301 mi
Last recorded135,301 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 RYR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 135,301 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 135,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 133,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 133,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 130,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 126,808 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 123,658 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 118,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 111,424 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 103,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

wearing to both rear axle front bushes

Fail 11 Jul 2017 103,742 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

wearing to both rear axle front bushes

Pass 30 Jun 2016 93,752 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 93,752 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 86,372 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 78,411 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 69,665 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear row of seats/seatbelts not checked as boot fully loaded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 69,665 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear row of seats/seatbelts not checked as boot fully loaded

Pass 9 May 2012 55,099 miles

225-50-17

Nail in nearside rear tyre not repairable

Fail 9 May 2012 55,099 miles

225-50-17

Nail in nearside rear tyre not repairable

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AV09 RYR is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV09 RYR, 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 AV09 RYR registered?

AV09 RYR is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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