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AY58 YHC

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,968 mi
Last recorded109,968 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 YHC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 109,968 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 107,931 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

front upper suspension top mounts corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2022 107,929 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

front upper suspension top mounts corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 98,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 98,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 88,948 miles

front & rear suspension components corroded.

fumes under bonnet.

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm.

o/s/f wiper blade split.

rear exhaust corroded & slight blow.

rear exhaust shield loose.

rear suspension trailing arm bushes separated.

Pass 1 Apr 2019 75,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 65,410 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes started to separate.

Windscreen washers partly blocked.

Fail 18 Apr 2018 65,410 miles

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

Both rear trailing arm bushes started to separate.

Windscreen washers partly blocked.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,627 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2016 50,382 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 45,464 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,916 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 36,341 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 36,341 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,845 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 24,783 miles

both front tyres getting low

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 YHC is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YHC, 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 YHC registered?

AY58 YHC is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is AY58 YHC safe to buy?

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