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DY08 LKM

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

167,121 mi
Last recorded167,121 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 LKM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 167,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 158,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Loosing air. ()

Rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 4 Jan 2023 158,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Loosing air. ()

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 4 Jan 2022 152,818 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 152,818 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 150,374 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 150,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure.

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 147,532 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 147,532 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn due to brake pads worn down to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 142,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 134,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge of tyre tread

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge of tyre tread

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 134,427 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge of tyre tread

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge of tyre tread

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 126,196 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 126,031 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 109,979 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 103,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 86,655 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)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 79,651 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 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)

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

corrosion to rear exhaust system

Pass 27 Mar 2013 68,187 miles

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

front brake discs are worn

nearside rear inner side light not working

rear seats are folded away

rear tyres are worn on the edges

travel on handbrake

Fail 27 Mar 2013 68,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

bonnet safety catch faulty

front brake discs are worn

nearside rear inner side light not working

rear seats are folded away

rear tyres are worn on the edges

travel on handbrake

Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,960 miles

all four brake discs slightly worn

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2012 50,960 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four brake discs slightly worn

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,513 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 32,513 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DY08 LKM is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DY08 LKM, 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 DY08 LKM registered?

DY08 LKM is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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