MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security vehicle corroded throughout underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Power steering component modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.5 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front subframe rear bolts insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s rear trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached o/s rear forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) not working o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s rear trailing arm bush pershing
o/s rear trailing arm pershing
rear heat shield coroding
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Road wheel fixing missing o/s front (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))
n/s rear trailing arm bush pershing
o/s rear trailing arm pershing
rear heat shield coroding
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear tyre is slighty out of shape on inner edge
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YR08 AKU is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 YR08 AKU, 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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YR08 AKU is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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