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YE58 PBY

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,510 mi
Last recorded184,510 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 PBY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 184,510 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 184,502 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front facing trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 178,336 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 178,329 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both flashing (4.7.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 172,280 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 164,210 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 158,839 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 158,833 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2019 155,644 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer case corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 151,140 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 151,140 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 131,974 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 131,895 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 116,176 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 98,728 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 84,989 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 67,323 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 67,323 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,157 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 45,473 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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YE58 PBY is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YE58 PBY, 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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YE58 PBY is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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