MOT Status
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227,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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))
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
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
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
front tyres on/near limit
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front tyres on/near limit
n/s/r tyre near limit
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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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AY08 WUB is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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