MOT Status
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164,376 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is void of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion over rear suspension components
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface weather marked (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
central stop lamp is weather marked
general corrosion over rear chassis and subframe
Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps have poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
corrosion over rear suspension components
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged cable is broken (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged cable is badly frayed (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment too high (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps have poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
corrosion over rear suspension components
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion over some rear suspension components
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres have cuts around the treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
corrosion over rear suspension components
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front both roll bar linkage ball joint rubbers are slightly split
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside seat in centre row ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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DY08 EWP is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 DY08 EWP, 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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DY08 EWP is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 March 2008.
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