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AM08 YGN

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,875 mi
Last recorded164,875 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YGN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 164,875 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 155,755 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 155,752 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 148,695 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 148,692 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 135,857 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 135,857 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 126,008 miles

Front disc's slightly worn,scored,pitted.

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 113,431 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 102,290 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 88,945 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 76,078 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 61,096 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 45,414 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 45,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,768 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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AM08 YGN is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 94,152 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 AM08 YGN, 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 18 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 AM08 YGN registered?

AM08 YGN is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AM08 YGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 YGN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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