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YE08 HJK

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,257 mi
Last recorded134,257 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 HJK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 134,257 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corroded uuder vehicle front to back all components effected

Fail 15 Jun 2023 134,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both effected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corroded uuder vehicle front to back all components effected

Pass 20 Jun 2022 122,963 miles

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

corrosion becoming evident on under body components and sub frame

Fail 11 Jun 2022 122,957 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high beam (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion becoming evident on under body components and sub frame

Pass 8 Jun 2021 118,226 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2021 118,226 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2020 114,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2019 110,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 110,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 105,833 miles

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

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))

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2017 102,840 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 10 Jul 2017 102,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 9 May 2016 97,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CLOSE TOO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has nail/screw on inner edge

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Fail 9 May 2016 97,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CLOSE TOO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has nail/screw on inner edge

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 29 Apr 2015 89,694 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 77,806 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 65,863 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 53,397 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 53,397 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 38,458 miles

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

Front Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,458 miles

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

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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YE08 HJK is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YE08 HJK, 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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YE08 HJK is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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