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AM08 YJX

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,370 mi
Last recorded84,370 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 84,370 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 74,549 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 65,779 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 63,375 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking up slightly in treads

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering slightly nosey

under covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2018 63,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking up slightly in treads

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 56,999 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 56,999 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 48,550 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 40,773 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 40,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 34,152 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 27,782 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,223 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,819 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 YJX 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 78.6%.

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 YJX, 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 YJX registered?

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

Is AM08 YJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 YJX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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