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YS57 MGV

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

183,924 mi
Last recorded183,924 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 MGV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 183,924 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear underside corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2022 183,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear underside corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2021 175,240 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 171,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2019 159,299 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 149,074 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Fail 17 Feb 2018 146,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 125,514 miles

Both front tyres wearing on their edges.

Fail 30 Nov 2016 125,514 miles

Both front tyres wearing on their edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high 2xHLA (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 109,352 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 109,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 99,169 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded/worn

Fail 5 Jan 2015 99,142 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded/worn

Pass 6 Jan 2014 87,395 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Jan 2013 77,187 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 77,165 miles

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

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

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

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 10 Jan 2012 64,417 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded in places

Advise nearside rear outer sill dented/scuffed and bare metal showing

Advise rear most seats folded flat at time of test

Advise signs of nearside front wheelarch liner touching tyre at some point but not fouling at time of test

Fail 9 Jan 2012 64,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise exhaust heatshield by fuel tank hanging down

Advise exhaust system corroded in places

Advise high level stop light in-op

Advise nearside front tyre worn low(2mm approx)

Advise nearside rear outer sill dented/scuffed and bare metal showing

Advise rear most seats folded flat at time of test

Advise signs of nearside front wheelarch liner touching tyre at some point but not fouling at time of test

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 55,398 miles

rear most belts not tested as seats folded in floor

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 MGV is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YS57 MGV, 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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YS57 MGV is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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