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YF08 UJL

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,668 mi
Last recorded132,668 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 UJL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 132,668 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

rear section exhaust fouling rear subframe

Pass 31 Aug 2023 119,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 119,029 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 111,352 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 104,950 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 96,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than nearside (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust silencer contacting rear sub frame

Fail 26 Jan 2018 96,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release second row centre seat belt (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than nearside (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust silencer contacting rear sub frame

Pass 15 Feb 2017 90,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside mirror casing damaged

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked

child seats fitted to nearside rear and centre seats, belts not tested

Fail 8 Feb 2017 90,758 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front wiper blades deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside mirror casing damaged

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked

child seats fitted to nearside rear and centre seats, belts not tested

Pass 8 Feb 2016 85,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole around repair / small split around mounting (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system slightly tight when turning on a right hand lock (2.2.D.1)

slight play in inner steering arm ball joints ( in steering rack )

Fail 3 Feb 2016 85,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 50 profile NOT 55 profile (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge perished to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole around repair / small split around mounting (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is low in the centre of the tread / nail in tread outer side wall damage

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system slightly tight when turning on a right hand lock (2.2.D.1)

slight play in inner steering arm ball joints ( in steering rack )

Fail 29 Jul 2015 173,331 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 173,331 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 162,849 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 162,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 148,645 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 132,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers smearing screen

Pass 3 Jun 2013 117,517 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 117,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 104,388 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 94,535 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 70,993 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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YF08 UJL is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YF08 UJL, 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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YF08 UJL is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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