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AY58 XYS

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

183,412 mi
Last recorded183,412 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 XYS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 183,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 176,531 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body components corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2021 176,531 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body components corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2020 169,482 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 169,481 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 163,049 miles

brake discs all round slightly corroded

slight oil leak at front

Pass 27 Oct 2018 152,462 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

coolant level low

engine oil above maximum

Fail 27 Oct 2018 152,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

coolant level low

engine oil above maximum

Pass 13 Oct 2017 140,618 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant level low

oil level high

Pass 18 Oct 2016 131,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Deep cut in outer sidewall of tyre, not showing plys

Fail 13 Oct 2016 131,893 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Foremost (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Deep cut in outer sidewall of tyre, not showing plys

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 122,620 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 107,496 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 107,496 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 94,623 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 81,905 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 81,905 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 65,929 miles

small cut in n/s/r tyre wall

Fail 5 Oct 2011 65,929 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small cut in n/s/r tyre wall

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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AY58 XYS is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AY58 XYS, 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 AY58 XYS registered?

AY58 XYS is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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