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AM08 YNK

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,129 mi
Last recorded109,129 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YNK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 109,129 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 98,693 miles

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE HEAT SHIELD LOOSE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 89,136 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 89,127 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 79,547 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner brake pads appear to be quite worn

Pass 12 Aug 2021 65,778 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 61,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 57,773 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 57,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 52,209 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 47,462 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 40,869 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 35,358 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 32,446 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 25,013 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 19,980 miles

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 YNK is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YNK, 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 AM08 YNK registered?

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

Is AM08 YNK safe to buy?

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