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YR58 BKG

2008 Ford S-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,143 mi
Last recorded144,143 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 BKG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 144,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 125,900 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 116,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 119,823 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 116,125 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 116,125 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 113,125 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Nov 2016 118,806 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 118,806 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 119,804 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 99,275 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 95,804 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 87,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder 225/50/17W

Rear seats stowed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

high level stop light not working

Pass 18 Aug 2011 62,387 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 62,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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YR58 BKG is a 2008 Ford S-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR58 BKG, 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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YR58 BKG is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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