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YS57 FDJ

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,729 mi
Last recorded163,729 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 FDJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 163,729 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 152,271 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 152,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 143,779 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Sep 2020 137,599 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 130,170 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 130,169 miles

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

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

DPF pressure sensor pipes broken

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 120,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2017 108,646 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded on bottom tail (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded on bottom tail (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 108,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60 R16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded on bottom tail (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded on bottom tail (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 98,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

under-trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2016 93,473 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 80,980 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 80,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 68,466 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 68,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 54,285 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 43,254 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 43,254 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 32,240 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 32,240 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside 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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YS57 FDJ is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YS57 FDJ, 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 YS57 FDJ registered?

YS57 FDJ is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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