MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear shock absorber corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear shock absorber corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure /// (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge /// (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door /// (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure /// (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge /// (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front tyres wearing on edges (both inner)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front tyres wearing on edges (both inner)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Side repeater missing and sharp edges /// (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front door trim insecure ///
both rear tyres cracks in tread pattern ///
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box /// (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall /// (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres cracks in tread pattern ///
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear tyre cracks in tread pattern ///
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear exhaust box deteriorated ///
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear tyre cracks in tread pattern ///
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear exhaust box deteriorated ///
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
off side rear tyre small cracks in tread pattern ///
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
off side rear tyre small cracks in tread pattern ///
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted to offside rear seat.
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear brake pads wearing slightly low.
Child seat fitted to offside rear seat.
Rear brake pads wearing slightly low.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
YE08 KDZ is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 YE08 KDZ, 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 YE08 KDZ?
You can check the full history of YE08 KDZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was YE08 KDZ registered?
YE08 KDZ is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 June 2008.
Is YE08 KDZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YE08 KDZ shows 26 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YE08 KDZ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YE08 KDZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.