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DN08 HBY

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,172 mi
Last recorded109,172 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 HBY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 109,172 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 105,207 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 101,528 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 101,452 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2022 97,343 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 92,562 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 83,017 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,091 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 71,741 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear seats in boot folded on test

Fail 3 Jun 2015 65,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rear seats in boot folded on test

Pass 14 May 2014 58,833 miles

both rear seats missing in boot on test

centre brakelight not working

engine mangement lamp on

Pass 6 Jun 2013 54,754 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 50,629 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 48,200 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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DN08 HBY is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DN08 HBY, 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 DN08 HBY registered?

DN08 HBY is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is DN08 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN08 HBY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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