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YR08 HHU

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,803 mi
Last recorded173,803 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 173,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 173,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 168,407 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 168,377 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 160,478 miles

Vehicle has towbar fitted - no electrics visable

Pass 24 Mar 2017 151,575 miles

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

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

center exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 23 Mar 2017 151,574 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

center exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 142,306 miles

Exhaust emissions to low to detect

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Trailer electrical socket removed at time of test

Fail 4 Jun 2016 142,248 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Exhaust emissions to low to detect

Pass 22 May 2015 129,806 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 114,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 97,355 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 79,053 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,947 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 58,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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 HHU is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HHU, 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 HHU registered?

YR08 HHU is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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