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WM57 DDF

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,458 mi
Last recorded141,458 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 DDF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 141,458 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 141,419 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear side lamp inoperative.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 125,098 miles

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

Nearside Front & both rear seat belts - slow to retract

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp loose -

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 125,098 miles

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

Nearside Front & both rear seat belts - slow to retract

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp loose -

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 113,245 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 100,907 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) - ()

Pass 8 Feb 2020 96,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 96,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 89,347 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 89,331 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Feb 2018 82,331 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 nails ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear heat sheld loose

Fail 6 Feb 2018 82,331 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Middle row centre seat (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Centre Row (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Middle row Centre seat (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 nails ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear heat sheld loose

Pass 2 Feb 2017 75,533 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 75,532 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 62,849 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 55,857 miles

front discs worn/pitted

Fail 6 Feb 2014 55,857 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

front discs worn/pitted

rear discs heat marked

nearside front tyre side wall damaged (been ran flat)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,460 miles

slight damage nearside and offside front tyre outer sidewalls

slight damage nearside rear light lens

Fail 10 Aug 2012 47,460 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

slight damage nearside and offside front tyre outer sidewalls

slight damage nearside rear light lens

Pass 2 Feb 2011 38,770 miles

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

slight free play in offside inner rack joint.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 38,648 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

slight free play in offside inner rack joint.

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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WM57 DDF is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WM57 DDF, 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 WM57 DDF registered?

WM57 DDF is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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