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AU08 YBW

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,645 mi
Last recorded126,645 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 YBW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 126,645 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 121,644 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 121,644 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 117,230 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 112,240 miles

advised rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 16 Jun 2020 112,240 miles

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

advised rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Jun 2019 107,978 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 107,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 103,460 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm and worn on inner and outer tread edges

Fail 12 Jun 2018 103,396 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner and outer tread edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 97,704 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner tread edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 97,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner tread edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 88,602 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 82,049 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 75,207 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 75,207 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 68,625 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 62,662 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 58,571 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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AU08 YBW is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey 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 AU08 YBW, 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 AU08 YBW registered?

AU08 YBW is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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