MOT Status
ValidMileage
123,051 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
High Level Stop Light Began Working During Test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Insecure
Nearside Repeater Began Working During Test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
High Level Stop Light Began Working During Test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Insecure
Nearside Repeater Began Working During Test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
tyre starting to crack and perish. advise to be replaced.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front tyre tread bald on inner edge
Offside Front tyre tread bald on inner edge
Emissions very low..Could not be read.
rear seats folded down.
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
rear seats folded down.
Nail in offside front tyre
rear seats folded down
rear seats folded down
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YR08 GUF is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 GUF, 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 YR08 GUF registered?
YR08 GUF is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 March 2008.
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