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YR08 AKU

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

174,260 mi
Last recorded174,260 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 AKU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 174,260 miles

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 163,453 miles

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))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 159,949 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 159,907 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 157,518 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 157,508 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 152,924 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 152,923 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 145,226 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 145,226 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 145,218 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 139,130 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 139,130 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 131,997 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 116,595 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 99,342 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2014 99,337 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 84,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Feb 2013 84,700 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 71,009 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 70,519 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 52,557 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 52,425 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)

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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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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