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YL08 KZX

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,224 mi
Last recorded64,224 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 64,224 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 64,011 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 64,011 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2024 63,988 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 56,986 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 nsr osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 56,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 nsr osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 53,585 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 49,960 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 49,657 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 47,821 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 42,594 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 42,559 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 42,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 82,438 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 39,499 miles

both front discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2015 35,334 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 35,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases as marked (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 31,426 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 25,014 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 20,045 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2011 12,559 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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YL08 KZX 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 71.4%.

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 YL08 KZX, 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 YL08 KZX registered?

YL08 KZX is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is YL08 KZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 KZX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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