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YF08 UMG

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,539 mi
Last recorded170,539 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 UMG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 170,539 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 169,039 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 165,081 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Drivers (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 161,071 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres inner & outer wall slightly cracks

Pass 19 May 2016 154,022 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 145,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 18 May 2015 145,295 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 13 May 2014 136,872 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 125,402 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 26 Apr 2012 113,176 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 113,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Slight smearing both front wipers

Pass 17 May 2011 86,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smearing slightly

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 UMG is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YF08 UMG, 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 YF08 UMG registered?

YF08 UMG is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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