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YL57 FDK

2008 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,695 mi
Last recorded133,695 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 FDK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 133,695 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 133,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure 2 of (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 130,783 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 126,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from around the front exhaust flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front inner cv gaiter is slightly weeping grease

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust is slightly knocking on the body

surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2016 123,926 miles

Grease on inner c/v gaiter n/s

Oil on steering rack gaiter

Fail 19 Oct 2016 123,926 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Grease on inner c/v gaiter n/s

Oil on steering rack gaiter

Fail 4 Oct 2016 123,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 118,901 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 118,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 106,111 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR tyre wearing thln on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 91,843 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 78,350 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 78,350 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 77,346 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 59,300 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 59,299 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S Wing mirror glass smashed.

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 FDK is a 2008 Ford S-max in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FDK, 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

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What year was YL57 FDK registered?

YL57 FDK is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is YL57 FDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 FDK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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