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BN08 YWR

2008 Ford S-max

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,042 mi
Last recorded112,042 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 YWR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 112,042 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 112,042 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 103,748 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 95,053 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 89,102 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 83,425 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 78,471 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Feb 2021 78,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 77,316 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 77,316 miles

Fuel pipe insecure Front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 75,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 75,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 74,354 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 74,354 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 67,280 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2016 59,297 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

TYRE SIZE 225-50-17

Pass 21 Feb 2015 51,604 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 51,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 41,412 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 28,853 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 21,257 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 15,005 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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BN08 YWR is a 2008 Ford S-max in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN08 YWR, 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 BN08 YWR registered?

BN08 YWR is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is BN08 YWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 YWR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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