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DY08 EWP

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,376 mi
Last recorded164,376 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 EWP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 164,376 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is void of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion over rear suspension components

Pass 7 Mar 2025 156,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface weather marked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

central stop lamp is weather marked

general corrosion over rear chassis and subframe

Pass 4 Mar 2024 148,772 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps have poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion over rear suspension components

Fail 1 Mar 2024 148,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged cable is broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged cable is badly frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment too high (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps have poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion over rear suspension components

Pass 8 Mar 2023 141,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion over some rear suspension components

Pass 24 Feb 2022 133,948 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres have cuts around the treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion over rear suspension components

Pass 16 Mar 2021 124,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 117,333 miles

Front both roll bar linkage ball joint rubbers are slightly split

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 105,251 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 94,661 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside seat in centre row ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,377 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 74,811 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,054 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 59,828 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,103 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 40,998 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 31,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,734 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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DY08 EWP is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DY08 EWP, 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 DY08 EWP registered?

DY08 EWP is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is DY08 EWP safe to buy?

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