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YL08 YNH

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,353 mi
Last recorded142,353 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 YNH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 142,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 119,419 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 119,419 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 97,115 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 96,326 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 86,358 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 79,691 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 75,212 miles
Pass 17 May 2016
Pass 2 Apr 2015 72,026 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall slight cracks

Fail 5 Aug 2013 72,012 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear inner sidewall slight cracks

Pass 5 Aug 2013 72,012 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear inner sidewall slight cracks

Pass 13 Aug 2012 52,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,841 miles

Offside Front 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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YL08 YNH is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YNH, 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

How do I check the history of YL08 YNH?

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What year was YL08 YNH registered?

YL08 YNH is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is YL08 YNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 YNH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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