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YY08 FVU

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,022 mi
Last recorded158,022 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 FVU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 158,022 miles

engine covers-under trays fitted-nearside parking brake passed may require adjustment/repair

Pass 15 Oct 2022 148,284 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 140,421 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 133,340 miles

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

Offside Front outer cv boot worn

centre exhaust rubber missing

Fail 20 Oct 2020 133,193 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front outer cv boot worn

centre exhaust rubber missing

Pass 18 Oct 2019 123,230 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner tread

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

Offside Front cv boot worn

Pass 20 Oct 2018 110,087 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 110,047 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 100,950 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 100,928 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 90,041 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 78,317 miles

Exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2014 70,050 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2013 53,471 miles

o/s/r trailing arm bush pulling off bonding

Fail 8 Apr 2013 53,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs inner face ridged with rust

o/s/r trailing arm bush pulling off bonding

Pass 31 Mar 2012 42,840 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,496 miles

3rd row rear seats not in operation

rear pads low

wipers worn

Fail 15 Apr 2011 33,447 miles

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

3rd row rear seats not in operation

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

rear pads low

wipers worn

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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YY08 FVU is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY08 FVU, 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 YY08 FVU registered?

YY08 FVU is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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