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YH08 UVE

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,237 mi
Last recorded138,237 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 UVE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 138,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 126,845 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 125,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heathield insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2022 123,277 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

ENGINE UNDER TRAY SPLIT.

FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD LOOSE,ADVISE SECURE A.S.A.P.

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING ON INNER EDGES.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN & CORRODED ON OUTER EDGE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front NSF HEAD LAMP SLIGHTLY LOOSE,ADVISE SECURE A.S.A.P

Fail 6 Dec 2022 123,277 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSF TYRE HAS CUT TO CORDS ON INNER SHOULDER . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

ENGINE UNDER TRAY SPLIT.

FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD LOOSE,ADVISE SECURE A.S.A.P.

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING ON INNER EDGES.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN & CORRODED ON OUTER EDGE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front NSF HEAD LAMP SLIGHTLY LOOSE,ADVISE SECURE A.S.A.P

Pass 2 Dec 2021 119,743 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

COOLANT BELOW MINIMUM.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT PLASTIC TRIM LOOSE.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear REAR WIPER BLADE WORN OUT.

SERVICE REQUIRED ON DASH.

Fail 30 Nov 2021 119,742 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure REAR EXHAUST HANGER RUSTED OFF,ADVISE WELD BACK ON. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING CORDS ON INNER SHOULDER.(225-50X17Y) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

COOLANT BELOW MINIMUM.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT PLASTIC TRIM LOOSE.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear REAR WIPER BLADE WORN OUT.

SERVICE REQUIRED ON DASH.

Pass 8 Dec 2020 116,281 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD LOOSE,ADVISE SECURE.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSHES WORN & SPLIT,ADVISE REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE,CLOSE TO CORDS,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.(225-50X17Y) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear REAR WIPER BLADE WORN OUT.

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 9 Dec 2019 112,832 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

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

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN OUT.

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 107,174 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE,ADVISE KEEP AN EYE ON THEM.(225-50X17Y) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL ALL OVER ENGINE,ADVISE INVESTIGATION. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR INNER BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE GETTING LOW. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 107,174 miles

Fuel pipe insecure ALL FIXING & TRACK MISSING,ADVISE ORDER NEW PARTS FROM SANDYCLIFFE. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE,ADVISE KEEP AN EYE ON THEM.(225-50X17Y) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL ALL OVER ENGINE,ADVISE INVESTIGATION. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR INNER BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE GETTING LOW. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 97,928 miles

FUEL TANK EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

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

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

POWER STEERING RESERVOIR SHOWING SIGN OF LEAK ,POSSIBLE OVER FILLED.

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Fail 5 Dec 2017 97,928 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WORN CLOSE TO CORDS ON BOTH EDGES. SIZE 225-50X17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER JET (8.2.3)

FUEL TANK EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

NSF TYRE WORN CLOSE TO CORDS ON BOTH EDGES.

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

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

POWER STEERING RESERVOIR SHOWING SIGN OF LEAK ,POSSIBLE OVER FILLED.

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Pass 8 Dec 2016 86,963 miles

both front tyres appear to be underinflated

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Dec 2015 74,869 miles

TYRE SIZE: 225/50X17 98Y

advise steering alignment check/adjust

both front tyres worn heavily on edges and have sidewall damage

both front tyres worn very close to legal minimum - advise replace

items removed from driver's view

Pass 8 Dec 2014 62,027 miles

25% imbalance on rear brakes - reqs investigation

TYRE SIZE: 225/50X17 98W

both rear tyres in poor condition - cracking/perishing - dated 2008

rear brake pads wearing very low

Pass 2 Dec 2013 50,780 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,142 miles

nsr tyre starting to crack on outer wall

osf tyre starting to wear on inside edge

rear wheel knuckle main bushes starting to split

Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,604 miles

front registration plate slightly delaminated. still readable.

Fail 8 Mar 2012 40,604 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front registration plate slightly delaminated. still readable.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,354 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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YH08 UVE is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey 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 YH08 UVE, 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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YH08 UVE is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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