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DY08 VRK

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,336 mi
Last recorded143,336 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 VRK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 143,336 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 141,319 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 141,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 135,077 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 132,060 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 128,952 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 128,952 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 124,229 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 124,223 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached pinch bolt to short and not through locking system (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 111,596 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 101,744 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 94,769 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 94,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 88,181 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Mar 2015 80,046 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Mar 2014 72,202 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,262 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 40,549 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,302 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 VRK is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DY08 VRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DY08 VRK?

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What year was DY08 VRK registered?

DY08 VRK is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DY08 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 VRK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY08 VRK have outstanding finance?

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