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YD58 EBJ

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,912 mi
Last recorded165,912 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 EBJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 165,912 miles

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 157,110 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 157,058 miles

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))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 150,778 miles

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Fail 5 Apr 2024 150,778 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached LOWER CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 4 Apr 2023 144,228 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 140,012 miles

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 137,822 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 137,821 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 129,874 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and suspension corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 129,864 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 114,862 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 114,859 miles

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))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 96,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush significantly more play than o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 96,596 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 87,252 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 87,252 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 78,544 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 67,104 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 57,189 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 46,874 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 36,683 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,685 miles

emissions too low to register

only 2 seats available for seatbelt check

Fail 29 Sep 2011 35,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

emissions too low to register

only 2 seats available for seatbelt check

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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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.

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