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YD08 LMF

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,800 mi
Last recorded118,800 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 118,800 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 111,057 miles

Both rear shock absorbers & coil springs are corroded

Coolant leak ()

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Suspension arms pins / bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Front subframe & all its prescribed mounting points are corroded & all the suspension components are corroded & rubbers are perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

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

Not able to check rear seat belts as child seats are fitted across

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

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

Offside rear brakes are binding slightly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Rear Suspension arms pins / bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear brake pads are getting low

Rear subframe & all its prescribed mounting points are corroded & all the suspension components are corroded & rubbers are perished

Rear under body & inner sills are corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 100,710 miles

Both front tyres are more than half worn / getting close

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Not able to check rear seat belts as child seats are fitted across

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & also all the suspension components are corroded & rubbers are perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads are getting low

Fail 24 Mar 2022 100,710 miles

Both front tyres are more than half worn / getting close

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Not able to check rear seat belts as child seats are fitted across

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & also all the suspension components are corroded & rubbers are perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2021 87,768 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,699 miles

All exhaust heatshilds insecure

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

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

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

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

bonnet release cable very stiff

Pass 1 Mar 2019 69,776 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

o/s handbrake has poor efficiency advise attention

Fail 28 Feb 2019 69,746 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

o/s handbrake has poor efficiency advise attention

Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 62,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 56,603 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 56,602 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. row 3 (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,620 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 48,925 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 48,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 44,301 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 39,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch partially seized

both rear trailing arms main bushes deteriorating

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,519 miles

suspect rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,522 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 LMF is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LMF, 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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YD08 LMF is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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