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YM08 CLU

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,381 mi
Last recorded137,381 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 CLU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 137,381 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 128,808 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 120,816 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 120,816 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 112,880 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 107,451 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and suspension parts very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 101,057 miles

Many parts of suspension and underside corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner

Pass 3 Jan 2018 94,769 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Steering rack inner arm has slight play detected

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 87,426 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 79,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside wearing inner edges 3/4 rule (4.1.E.1)

centre silencer pipe slight leak

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,128 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside tailgate position light inop

Fail 2 Apr 2014 62,296 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside tailgate position light inop

offside wiper smears

Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 50,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 CLU is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CLU, 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 CLU registered?

YM08 CLU is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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