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YE08 NBX

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,946 mi
Last recorded190,946 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 NBX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 190,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s front upper shocka mount and bearing slight play and noise

Fail 30 Sep 2024 190,945 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s front upper shocka mount and bearing slight play and noise

Pass 3 Oct 2023 180,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 179,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 171,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 150,395 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 143,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 131,983 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn and distorted on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2018 121,007 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 116,118 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 116,118 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 110,453 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 110,453 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 101,884 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 91,919 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 83,620 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 76,230 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 67,128 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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YE08 NBX is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YE08 NBX, 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 YE08 NBX registered?

YE08 NBX is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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