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YD08 ABF

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,247 mi
Last recorded161,247 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 ABF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 161,247 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 153,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 145,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 145,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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 19 Mar 2021 138,236 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 130,757 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 130,757 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 122,257 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 122,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside and nearside rear trailing arms, main bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

DPF pipes split

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 114,575 miles

EML on

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear main bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rears (4.1.E.1)

dpf rubber split

exhaust heat shield loose and corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2018 114,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and rear hangers (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

EML on

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear main bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rears (4.1.E.1)

dpf rubber split

exhaust heat shield loose and corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2017 104,891 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arm main bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 95,845 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 95,845 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 85,615 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 77,822 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)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 64,418 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 64,418 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,455 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 36,339 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 36,339 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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YD08 ABF is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD08 ABF, 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 YD08 ABF registered?

YD08 ABF is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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