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YD08 AFO

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,063 mi
Last recorded218,063 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 218,063 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad appears to be wearing thin

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad appears to be wearing thin

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 217,908 miles

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

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

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

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad appears to be wearing thin

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad appears to be wearing thin

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 210,883 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2019 203,561 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 189,950 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 179,032 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 168,966 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 168,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 159,602 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper split

Fail 15 Sep 2015 159,602 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Sep 2014 145,949 miles

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

o/s sill damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2014 145,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

o/s sill damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2013 134,733 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 116,799 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 116,799 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 103,994 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 87,512 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 87,512 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 AFO is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AFO, 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 AFO registered?

YD08 AFO is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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