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AM08 YGT

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

247,878 mi
Last recorded247,878 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YGT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 247,878 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 247,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 231,257 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 215,531 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 198,432 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 181,738 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 181,738 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 150,882 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 128,544 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 115,040 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 103,394 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack arm has slight Free play in knuckle joint

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 103,393 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Centre row seatbelt twisted

Nearside Steering rack arm has slight Free play in knuckle joint

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,430 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 88,153 miles

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

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

coolant level low

Fail 21 Mar 2016 88,153 miles

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 18 Apr 2015 82,637 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 70,867 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 59,938 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 49,935 miles

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

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,164 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 36,743 miles

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

Offside 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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AM08 YGT is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AM08 YGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM08 YGT registered?

AM08 YGT is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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