MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
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
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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
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
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)
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)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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