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YG08 FEK

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,447 mi
Last recorded159,447 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 FEK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 159,447 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 141,083 miles

general corrosion underbody

Pass 16 Mar 2021 130,599 miles

Advise exhaust leak.

Advise general corrosion.

Fail 18 Feb 2020 130,549 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush in trailing arm delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush in trailing arm delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and worn outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 127,202 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 127,176 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 124,055 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 124,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 118,087 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 111,541 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 97,070 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 97,070 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 84,983 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 84,983 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 75,028 miles

back box corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2013 75,028 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

back box corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,818 miles

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

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

one offside rear side light not working

Fail 27 Feb 2012 62,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

one offside rear side light not working

Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,206 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 44,205 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YG08 FEK is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YG08 FEK, 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 YG08 FEK registered?

YG08 FEK is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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