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YH08 VFU

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,935 mi
Last recorded127,935 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 VFU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 127,935 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 May 2026 127,874 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner track arm joint. (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 May 2025 123,041 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills and boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both in lower arm seats (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 123,026 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer rot ton and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills and boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both in lower arm seats (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 115,971 miles

Heavy corrosion across rear suspension arms and inner sills

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has large cut on inner sidewall no cords or ply present (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Unable to fully inspect the condition of rear springs due to being encased in spring cups. Both are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes delaminated and unbonded from housings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 106,035 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear subframes corroded, Rear suspension spring arms corroded as well as mounting points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded, Unable to fully inspect the condition of lower coils due to plastic sheaths (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes delaminated and separating from housings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 100,213 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror loose

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Top mount gripping the coil spring.(Noisy)

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes delaminated and separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 92,973 miles

Cambelt due??

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 92,973 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Cambelt due??

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 90,314 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse light inoperative

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 82,297 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))

both rear trailing arm bushes split

front wipers smearing

Fail 11 Mar 2019 82,297 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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))

both rear trailing arm bushes split

front wipers smearing

Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,168 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 76,168 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 69,300 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 62,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 55,304 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2014 47,619 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 40,007 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,664 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VFU is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VFU, 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 VFU is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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