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AM08 YLP

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,450 mi
Last recorded117,450 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YLP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 117,450 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 117,450 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 117,216 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 110,030 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 105,770 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 105,769 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 92,350 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 75,843 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 75,843 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 64,813 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,094 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 36,744 miles

o/s rear under engine area slight oil dampness no leaking seen at test

Fail 14 Mar 2011 36,744 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

o/s rear under engine area slight oil dampness no leaking seen at test

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 YLP is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YLP, 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 YLP registered?

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

Is AM08 YLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 YLP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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