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YL08 BOH

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,081 mi
Last recorded146,081 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 BOH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 146,081 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 141,912 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear Axle And All Rear Suspension Arm Corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2024 139,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 leaks on centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 137,932 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 131,902 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 127,427 miles

rear springs corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2021 127,477 miles

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

rear springs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2020 124,754 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 124,754 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 115,520 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 115,520 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 101,869 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 88,874 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 77,749 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 66,528 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 56,156 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 43,670 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,670 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,166 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 23,109 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 23,109 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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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YL08 BOH is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YL08 BOH, 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 YL08 BOH registered?

YL08 BOH is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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