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YE58 TLU

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,272 mi
Last recorded153,272 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 TLU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 153,272 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 150,992 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 142,774 miles

Central Rear Heats shield is loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear Exhaust support has snapped

Nearside Rear Tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 142,774 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken DANGEROUS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Central Rear Heats shield is loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear Exhaust support has snapped

Nearside Rear Tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 137,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 127,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

engine covers and uyndertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2019 127,093 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

engine covers and uyndertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2018 118,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2018 118,520 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 110,270 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

child seat fitted

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2017 110,270 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

child seat fitted

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 103,150 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted

engine covers and undertrays fitted

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 94,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 94,068 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on dash

Pass 22 Jan 2014 83,896 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 74,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 67,073 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,886 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 60,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 TLU is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TLU, 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 YE58 TLU registered?

YE58 TLU is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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