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YK08 JMV

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,452 mi
Last recorded136,452 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 JMV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 136,452 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 136,447 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 128,841 miles

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

Front suspension components and mounting corroded

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

Rear suspension components and mountings corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2021 128,839 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front suspension components and mounting corroded

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

Rear suspension components and mountings corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2020 122,243 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 122,230 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 118,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F, O/S/F & N/S/R -225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 118,012 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F, O/S/F & N/S/R -225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 114,759 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 114,759 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 111,442 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 107,486 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

Nearside Front NAIL IN TREAD

Nearside Rear CENTRE CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 17 Mar 2015 103,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 100,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 100,099 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 80,696 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 80,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,408 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 65,408 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 53,184 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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YK08 JMV is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YK08 JMV, 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 YK08 JMV registered?

YK08 JMV is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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