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DG08 WYP

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,436 mi
Last recorded138,436 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 WYP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 138,436 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area & downpipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge bald! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear brake dragging slightly

Fail 5 Sep 2025 138,436 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))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area & downpipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge bald! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake dragging slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2024 124,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake dragging slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2024 124,914 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside / offside trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 111,858 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 95,104 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 95,104 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken on lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 86,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heat shield loose also (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 86,800 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heat shield loose also (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 79,619 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 79,614 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at center hanger (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 72,805 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 66,309 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 59,548 miles

front discs have surface corrosion but not affecting readings

Fail 7 May 2015 59,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front discs have surface corrosion but not affecting readings

Pass 29 May 2014 56,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perrished

condition of exhaust

exhaust heat sheild loose

high level brake light inop

Pass 12 Jun 2013 48,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

High level stop lamp inop

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,760 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,888 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 30,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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DG08 WYP is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG08 WYP, 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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DG08 WYP is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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