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AM08 YLK

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,253 mi
Last recorded159,253 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YLK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2023 159,253 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2023 159,253 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 154,805 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 154,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2021 149,801 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 149,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTER PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2020 133,310 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 110,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing damaged

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 104,558 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 104,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 94,051 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 94,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,885 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 26 Mar 2015 68,550 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,426 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,070 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 34,248 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

rear seats stowed time of test

Fail 6 Mar 2012 34,248 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

rear seats stowed time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,720 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 YLK is a 2008 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 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 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 AM08 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

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

Is AM08 YLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 YLK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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