MOT Status
ValidMileage
165,912 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
REAR AXLE CORRODED
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached LOWER CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
REAR AXLE CORRODED
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner side lowest (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension and rear subframe corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Very rough also when turning wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner side lowest (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension and rear subframe corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and suspension corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and suspension corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads worn more than outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush significantly more play than o/s (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush significantly more play than o/s (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
emissions too low to register
only 2 seats available for seatbelt check
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
emissions too low to register
only 2 seats available for seatbelt check
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YD58 EBJ is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YD58 EBJ, 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 YD58 EBJ registered?
YD58 EBJ is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 October 2008.
Is YD58 EBJ safe to buy?
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