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YL08 LFT

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,916 mi
Last recorded152,916 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 LFT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 152,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 147,305 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside number plate light dull

centre/rear heat shield adrift

Fail 25 Nov 2019 147,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215/65/16 fitted instead of 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside number plate light dull

centre/rear heat shield adrift

Pass 23 Nov 2018 134,266 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 134,266 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 116,407 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 116,407 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 111,337 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 111,337 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 104,128 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 91,114 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 91,114 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 80,602 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 65,075 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 43,119 miles

Engine undershield fitted, some items poor visability

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

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge

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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YL08 LFT is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL08 LFT, 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 YL08 LFT registered?

YL08 LFT is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is YL08 LFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 LFT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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