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YK08 HYU

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,293 mi
Last recorded154,293 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 HYU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 154,293 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 154,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2020 149,672 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 149,661 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 149,332 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Offside Front headlamp secured with cable tie

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak engine areas

Pass 5 Feb 2019 141,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 133,684 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped / worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

rear exhaust mounts broken / exhaust supported by wire

Fail 8 Feb 2018 133,617 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped / worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

rear exhaust mounts broken / exhaust supported by wire

Pass 28 Nov 2016 124,548 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 104,287 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 89,197 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 85,145 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 75,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2012 62,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 49,661 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 49,646 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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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YK08 HYU is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YK08 HYU, 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 YK08 HYU registered?

YK08 HYU is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is YK08 HYU safe to buy?

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