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WX08 YFG

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,406 mi
Last recorded108,406 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 YFG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 108,406 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has a smell of exhaust fumes under bonnet area

Fail 19 Jul 2023 108,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has a smell of exhaust fumes under bonnet area

Pass 19 Jul 2022 104,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 104,007 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 99,797 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Parking brake cable, outer casing deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated/corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 95,046 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake cable, outer casing deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 85,974 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 85,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 73,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2017 62,861 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 53,019 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 46,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 40,322 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 40,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 35,461 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)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,609 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,256 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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WX08 YFG is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WX08 YFG, 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 WX08 YFG registered?

WX08 YFG is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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