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AV08 BYH

2008 Ford S-max

Orange Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,071 mi
Last recorded144,071 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 BYH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 144,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 134,167 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Surface corrosion underneath

Pass 12 Oct 2021 127,071 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 123,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 106,239 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 97,671 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 854,418 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 79,117 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 69,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 52,673 miles

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,174 miles

front offside tyre 2.00mm

rear trailing arm front bushes starting to perish

Fail 15 Apr 2013 44,170 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres nailed

front offside tyre 2.00mm

rear trailing arm front bushes starting to perish

rear brakes very low

Pass 9 Feb 2012 34,109 miles

Front wipers smearing on screen

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 34,109 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Front wipers smearing on screen

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,047 miles

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

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

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

front bumper has cut on n/s a slight edge

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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AV08 BYH is a 2008 Ford S-max in Orange with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AV08 BYH, 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 AV08 BYH registered?

AV08 BYH is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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