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YR08 TKE

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

215,359 mi
Last recorded215,359 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 215,359 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 215,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board flexi pipe (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail strut top mount and bearing snatching (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 205,750 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 205,743 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2021 196,043 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 187,982 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 187,970 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2019 176,209 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 176,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 162,342 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 162,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2017 140,736 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 140,723 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 125,291 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 125,286 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 109,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 109,976 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 96,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 96,158 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 80,377 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 80,362 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,890 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 63,890 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,295 miles

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

Under tray fitted.

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 TKE 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 54.2%.

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 TKE, 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 TKE registered?

YR08 TKE is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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