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AY58 YCT

2008 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,454 mi
Last recorded171,454 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 YCT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 171,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central heat shield loose

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror missing

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 155,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 144,700 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 136,546 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 121,691 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 110,447 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2021 110,444 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 103,998 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid-section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2019 92,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 83,211 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 74,090 miles

exhaust pipes/brackets slightly worn/deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2016 69,822 miles

all exhaust hangers badly corroded

gear shift release button missing

n/s/f sidelight flickers

Fail 1 Sep 2016 69,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all exhaust hangers badly corroded

gear shift release button missing

n/s/f sidelight flickers

Pass 25 Aug 2015 60,137 miles

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

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

child seat

Pass 21 Aug 2014 50,144 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,266 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,576 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 23,536 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)

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 YCT is a 2008 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY58 YCT, 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 YCT registered?

AY58 YCT is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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