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YG58 VNJ

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,063 mi
Last recorded153,063 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 VNJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 153,063 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2020 142,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

heavy vibration on acceleration!

Fail 11 Sep 2020 142,220 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 138,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 130,467 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 130,467 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 120,261 miles

Both outer sills has damage.

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 114,102 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

front discs inner faces rusty & pitted.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 104,413 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Slight corrosion: Front & Rear suspension arms, Front subframe

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 104,413 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Slight corrosion: Front & Rear suspension arms, Front subframe

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 93,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake disc scored

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 84,304 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 84,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 67,006 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 49,291 miles

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

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

bonnet catch stiff

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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YG58 VNJ is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YG58 VNJ, 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 YG58 VNJ registered?

YG58 VNJ is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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