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YS08 ZNU

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,918 mi
Last recorded156,918 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 ZNU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 156,918 miles

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

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

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt mid ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge gone smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working

Rear Blade missing

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 156,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt mid ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge gone smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working

Rear Blade missing

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 151,518 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 151,510 miles

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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 Front brake hose not clipped in position

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake hose not clipped in positio

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 142,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 142,877 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit boost leak (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 138,261 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 123,052 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 101,007 miles

Central Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 101,007 miles

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 91,974 miles

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

o/s inner taillight out

Fail 3 Jan 2018 91,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn bald on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s inner taillight out

Pass 6 Jan 2017 81,518 miles

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

r/n/s tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 6 Jan 2017 81,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

r/n/s tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2016 65,645 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 65,645 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

all tyres underinflated

Pass 6 Jan 2015 55,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,797 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jun 2014 49,797 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2013 41,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tyres worn

Fail 4 Jul 2013 41,825 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

screw in f/o/s tyre

tyres worn

Pass 9 Jul 2012 35,782 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jul 2012 35,736 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

suspect r/n/s tyre going out of shape

Pass 9 Jul 2011 29,893 miles

N\S FRONT WIPER SMEARING

O\S FRONT WIPER SMEARING

REAR WIPER SMEARING

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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YS08 ZNU is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YS08 ZNU, 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 YS08 ZNU registered?

YS08 ZNU is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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