MOT Status
ValidMileage
138,237 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust heathield insecure
CAM BELT HISTORY ?
ENGINE UNDER TRAY SPLIT.
FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD LOOSE,ADVISE SECURE A.S.A.P.
Front BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING ON INNER EDGES.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN & CORRODED ON OUTER EDGE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front NSF HEAD LAMP SLIGHTLY LOOSE,ADVISE SECURE A.S.A.P
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSF TYRE HAS CUT TO CORDS ON INNER SHOULDER . (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
CAM BELT HISTORY ?
ENGINE UNDER TRAY SPLIT.
FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD LOOSE,ADVISE SECURE A.S.A.P.
Front BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING ON INNER EDGES.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN & CORRODED ON OUTER EDGE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front NSF HEAD LAMP SLIGHTLY LOOSE,ADVISE SECURE A.S.A.P
CAM BELT HISTORY ?
COOLANT BELOW MINIMUM.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT PLASTIC TRIM LOOSE.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear REAR WIPER BLADE WORN OUT.
SERVICE REQUIRED ON DASH.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure REAR EXHAUST HANGER RUSTED OFF,ADVISE WELD BACK ON. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING CORDS ON INNER SHOULDER.(225-50X17Y) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
CAM BELT HISTORY ?
COOLANT BELOW MINIMUM.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT PLASTIC TRIM LOOSE.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear REAR WIPER BLADE WORN OUT.
SERVICE REQUIRED ON DASH.
CAM BELT HISTORY ?
FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD LOOSE,ADVISE SECURE.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSHES WORN & SPLIT,ADVISE REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE,CLOSE TO CORDS,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.(225-50X17Y) (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear REAR WIPER BLADE WORN OUT.
UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
CAM BELT HISTORY ?
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR WIPER BLADE WORN OUT.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE,ADVISE KEEP AN EYE ON THEM.(225-50X17Y) (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive OIL ALL OVER ENGINE,ADVISE INVESTIGATION. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR INNER BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE GETTING LOW. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel pipe insecure ALL FIXING & TRACK MISSING,ADVISE ORDER NEW PARTS FROM SANDYCLIFFE. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE,ADVISE KEEP AN EYE ON THEM.(225-50X17Y) (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive OIL ALL OVER ENGINE,ADVISE INVESTIGATION. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR INNER BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE GETTING LOW. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FUEL TANK EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
POWER STEERING RESERVOIR SHOWING SIGN OF LEAK ,POSSIBLE OVER FILLED.
REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WORN CLOSE TO CORDS ON BOTH EDGES. SIZE 225-50X17 (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER JET (8.2.3)
FUEL TANK EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE
NSF TYRE WORN CLOSE TO CORDS ON BOTH EDGES.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
POWER STEERING RESERVOIR SHOWING SIGN OF LEAK ,POSSIBLE OVER FILLED.
REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.
both front tyres appear to be underinflated
both front tyres wearing on edges
front brake pads wearing low
TYRE SIZE: 225/50X17 98Y
advise steering alignment check/adjust
both front tyres worn heavily on edges and have sidewall damage
both front tyres worn very close to legal minimum - advise replace
items removed from driver's view
25% imbalance on rear brakes - reqs investigation
TYRE SIZE: 225/50X17 98W
both rear tyres in poor condition - cracking/perishing - dated 2008
rear brake pads wearing very low
nsr tyre starting to crack on outer wall
osf tyre starting to wear on inside edge
rear wheel knuckle main bushes starting to split
front registration plate slightly delaminated. still readable.
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front registration plate slightly delaminated. still readable.
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YH08 UVE is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 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 YH08 UVE, 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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YH08 UVE is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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