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YL57 AVE

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,748 mi
Last recorded118,748 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 AVE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 118,748 miles

front wipers smear screen

Fail 24 Jan 2012 118,748 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wipers smear screen

Pass 3 Feb 2011 95,761 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 95,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YL57 AVE is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YL57 AVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL57 AVE?

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What year was YL57 AVE registered?

YL57 AVE is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 February 2008.

Is YL57 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 AVE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL57 AVE have outstanding finance?

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