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YD08 DCV

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,384 mi
Last recorded140,384 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 DCV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 140,384 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 140,380 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken at join to front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 129,209 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 114,696 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 98,649 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 82,157 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 63,602 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 3 Jul 2015 46,698 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 44,445 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 44,445 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,851 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 34,851 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 27,063 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 27,063 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 18,869 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,831 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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YD08 DCV is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD08 DCV, 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 DCV registered?

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

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