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YR58 XRC

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,984 mi
Last recorded141,984 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 XRC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 141,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 141,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 126,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 110,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides, outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp slightly insecure, top mounting bracket split

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 110,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides, outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp slightly insecure, top mounting bracket split

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 96,613 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 96,613 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working water ingress (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 83,905 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 83,905 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 77,268 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Fail 9 Jun 2020 77,267 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fractured at mounting lug (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 13 May 2019 64,542 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 57,714 miles

unable to test luggage compartment seats due to luggage in rear

Fail 13 Jun 2018 57,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

unable to test luggage compartment seats due to luggage in rear

Pass 9 Oct 2017 51,112 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 39,902 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 32,801 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 26,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 20,685 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 16,075 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 11,435 miles

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 XRC is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR58 XRC, 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 YR58 XRC registered?

YR58 XRC is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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