MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,197 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
exhaust heat sheild insecure
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
exhaust heat sheild insecure
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust heat shield insecure
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)
corrosion to various places
corrosion to various suspension components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
High level brake light out
O/S mirror cracked
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre starting to crack on tread
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
3rd row seats not presented
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
slight play in nearside inner track rod joint
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YT08 VWC is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 YT08 VWC, 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 YT08 VWC registered?
YT08 VWC is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 March 2008.
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