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YE58 YAX

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,591 mi
Last recorded115,591 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 YAX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 115,591 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 115,581 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 112,729 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 112,719 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 109,254 miles

Nearside Rear 50% light is working

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 103,896 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 103,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R BRAKE DISC HAS BEEN VERY HOT

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 98,198 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 across rear seat ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 98,198 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 across rear seat ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 91,394 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 91,394 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end - Lock nut (Have nipped up temporary) (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 85,221 miles

inner face of front discs very rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2015 85,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

inner face of front discs very rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2014 78,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2014 78,880 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 76,144 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 66,244 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 50,054 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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YE58 YAX is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YAX, 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 YAX registered?

YE58 YAX is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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