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AM08 YJV

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,204 mi
Last recorded133,204 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 133,204 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak on front of car

Pass 8 Oct 2022 123,490 miles

Oil Leak From Engine

Pass 6 Oct 2021 116,316 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 116,309 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 107,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 103,678 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 103,678 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 99,770 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 91,554 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 91,544 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both front wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2017 77,100 miles

exhaust system corroded at rear connection and around rear hanger mountings

Pass 2 Feb 2016 69,487 miles

rear exhaust connection slightly corroded on joint and rear hanger

Pass 11 Feb 2015 57,803 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Feb 2014 47,882 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 47,882 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 40,750 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 28,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,625 miles

Nearside Rear 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 YJV is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM08 YJV registered?

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

Is AM08 YJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 YJV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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