MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,458 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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))
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))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) - ()
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))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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
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
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
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)
front discs worn/pitted
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)
slight damage nearside and offside front tyre outer sidewalls
slight damage nearside rear light lens
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
nearside rear lamp lens cracked
slight free play in offside inner rack joint.
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.
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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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WM57 DDF is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 January 2008.
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