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AV08 NYT

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,306 mi
Last recorded128,306 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 NYT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 128,306 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe and all suspension components

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2024 120,804 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 114,733 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 114,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 108,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s front tyre wearing on edges on 3m

Pass 3 Nov 2021 105,097 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2020 99,194 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 92,528 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 82,180 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 82,180 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 70,385 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 58,071 miles

visual check of rear seatbelts as childseats fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 47,187 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 40,234 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 34,719 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 28,915 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,468 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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AV08 NYT is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AV08 NYT, 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 AV08 NYT registered?

AV08 NYT is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AV08 NYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 NYT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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