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YP08 WRL

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,517 mi
Last recorded138,517 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 WRL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 138,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 21 Dec 2022 138,517 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2022 128,410 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 117,927 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 103,218 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 93,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 93,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 84,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 73,148 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 25 Jun 2016 73,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 16 Jul 2015 64,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2015 64,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 54,447 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

seats 6,7 stowed

Pass 13 Apr 2013 44,268 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 44,268 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 35,361 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 35,361 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,124 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,328 miles

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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YP08 WRL is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 YP08 WRL, 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 YP08 WRL registered?

YP08 WRL is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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