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YF08 KPL

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

204,008 mi
Last recorded204,008 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 KPL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 204,008 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 204,008 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 194,197 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 194,197 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 184,595 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 175,197 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (both) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 167,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 150,457 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 138,272 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 117,699 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 117,699 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 101,746 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 96,160 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,209 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 74,103 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 74,103 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 56,440 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 KPL is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KPL, 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 YF08 KPL registered?

YF08 KPL is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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