MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine covers-under trays fitted-nearside parking brake passed may require adjustment/repair
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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
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
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
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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 ()
Exhaust flexi damaged
All tyres wearing on edges
o/s/r trailing arm bush pulling off bonding
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
3rd row rear seats not in operation
rear pads low
wipers worn
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.
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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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