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YK08 PVE

2008 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

410,750 mi
Last recorded410,750 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 PVE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 410,750 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 410,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 404,460 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 404,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 395,613 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 373,760 miles

Exhaust system rusting

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 357,920 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 341,501 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 320,922 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 285,471 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 244,753 miles

suspect drive shafts and c.v joints worn

Pass 24 Jan 2011 188,224 miles

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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YK08 PVE is a 2008 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YK08 PVE, 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 YK08 PVE registered?

YK08 PVE is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YK08 PVE safe to buy?

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