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AY08 WUB

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

227,450 mi
Last recorded227,450 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 WUB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 227,450 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 217,806 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp loose but secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 207,768 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Towbar component slightly damaged bent (6.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 197,562 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 bulbs working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded thin and @ limit and advise replacing soon for safety (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Towbar component slightly damaged bent and pressing on bumper (6.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

belly pan fitted

exhaust anaconda deteriorated and has minor leak from inside it

Fail 3 Dec 2022 197,551 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r trailing arm bush has fallen out as heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 bulbs working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded thin and @ limit and advise replacing soon for safety (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Towbar component slightly damaged bent and pressing on bumper (6.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

belly pan fitted

exhaust anaconda deteriorated and has minor leak from inside it

Pass 1 Dec 2021 189,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

belly pan fitted

center exhaust heat shield loose on fittings

dent n/s sill

n/s/r inner side light inoperative

Fail 1 Dec 2021 189,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

belly pan fitted

center exhaust heat shield loose on fittings

dent n/s sill

n/s/r inner side light inoperative

Pass 14 Dec 2020 181,582 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 168,975 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on both edges

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

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Dec 2018 152,153 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 152,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 135,157 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 117,560 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 92,690 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 77,438 miles

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

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

advise brake readings justmet

advise o/s/r brake appears to been very hot ok time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2013 63,503 miles

front tyres on/near limit

Fail 5 Nov 2013 63,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres on/near limit

Pass 10 Oct 2012 48,640 miles

n/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 10 Oct 2011 31,653 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 15,508 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 15,508 miles

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

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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AY08 WUB is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AY08 WUB, 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 AY08 WUB registered?

AY08 WUB is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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