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YH08 XBK

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,774 mi
Last recorded150,774 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 XBK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2016 150,774 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 139,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 130,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 May 2013 108,406 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 87,463 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,644 miles

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

Offside 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 XBK is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XBK, 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

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What year was YH08 XBK registered?

YH08 XBK is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is YH08 XBK safe to buy?

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