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YG08 HLA

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,312 mi
Last recorded108,312 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 HLA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 108,312 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front nearside and offside brake discs lipped

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear nearside and offside trailing arm link bushes slightly perished

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

under-tray fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2016 108,312 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front nearside and offside brake discs lipped

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear nearside and offside trailing arm link bushes slightly perished

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

under-tray fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2016 107,019 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective wires damaged to offside front headlight levelling sensor (1.7.2)

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

Front anti roll bar slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear anti roll bar slightly corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded and insecure

Rear nearside and offside coil springs slightly corroded

Rear nearside and offside trailing link arm bushes slightly perished

advise suspension dynamics fault warning message on dash

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 92,964 miles

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

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

rear disc coroded

rear exhaust heat shield lose

Fail 26 Jun 2015 92,964 miles

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

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

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

rear disc coroded

rear exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 18 Jun 2014 80,309 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 70,445 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 56,640 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 17 Jun 2011 42,318 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)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 42,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

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 HLA is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HLA, 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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YG08 HLA is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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