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BL08 YDR

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,065 mi
Last recorded138,065 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 YDR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 138,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 138,011 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lens damaged

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

Rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 28 May 2019 112,172 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 112,172 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 103,506 miles

high level stop lamp inop

offside front headlamp secured with cable ties

Fail 14 Jun 2018 103,506 miles

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

high level stop lamp inop

nearside rear inner position lamp inop

offside front headlamp secured with cable ties

Pass 9 Jun 2017 96,882 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 88,776 miles

nearside front tyre worn to zero on outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2015 81,752 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 73,476 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 73,445 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 64,589 miles

both trailing arm bushes debonding borderline mot fail

rear reg plate started to bubble

Pass 28 Jun 2012 51,152 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,403 miles

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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BL08 YDR is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BL08 YDR, 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 BL08 YDR registered?

BL08 YDR is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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