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AM08 YJS

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,641 mi
Last recorded138,641 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 138,641 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 138,641 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 129,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 123,079 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 112,260 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 105,291 miles

Rear Rear row of seats folded down.

Fail 9 Mar 2018 105,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Rear row of seats folded down.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 96,989 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,077 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 72,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 59,020 miles

Chils seats fitted to N/S/R + O/S/R seats not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,451 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,686 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,170 miles

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

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

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 YJS is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YJS, 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 YJS registered?

AM08 YJS is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AM08 YJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 YJS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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