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YH08 YFP

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,742 mi
Last recorded126,742 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 YFP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 126,742 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 126,708 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split steering arm gaiter (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also has age cracks ()

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 121,574 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 121,574 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 115,785 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 109,209 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 109,208 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 109,208 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 May 2014 106,807 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 90,898 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 90,898 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 75,434 miles

offside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall but is not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 20 May 2011 59,710 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 59,710 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YFP is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YFP, 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 YH08 YFP registered?

YH08 YFP is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YH08 YFP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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