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YM08 CJF

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,891 mi
Last recorded140,891 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 CJF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 140,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 112,012 miles

Offside Front mirror casing damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2022 111,817 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake leaver too high (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front mirror casing damaged

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

Pass 14 May 2021 95,938 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 92,055 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 85,945 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 16 Apr 2019 85,944 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 77,327 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall almost on cords

Fail 17 Apr 2018 77,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall almost on cords

Pass 13 Apr 2017 70,416 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 70,416 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 63,845 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 56,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 49,942 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 49,942 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,336 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 36,919 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,301 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 30,301 miles

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

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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YM08 CJF is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YM08 CJF, 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 YM08 CJF registered?

YM08 CJF is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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