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YF08 EXP

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,565 mi
Last recorded151,565 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 EXP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 151,565 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 148,791 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 145,607 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 140,990 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 136,577 miles

vehicle structure has general corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2022 136,571 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle structure has general corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2021 129,899 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 123,820 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 123,820 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 117,040 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 110,058 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Sep 2018 110,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2017 97,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyres worn badly on inner shoulder, advise renew

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2016 87,109 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 87,104 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 71,009 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn

Fail 1 Sep 2015 71,009 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn

Pass 15 Sep 2014 57,602 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 57,597 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 46,338 miles

both sides rear tyres badly perished

front no plate damaged.

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

Pass 11 Sep 2012 33,484 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,164 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,710 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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YF08 EXP is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YF08 EXP, 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 YF08 EXP?

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What year was YF08 EXP registered?

YF08 EXP is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is YF08 EXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 EXP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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