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YP08 LYD

2008 Ford S-max

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,568 mi
Last recorded178,568 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 LYD
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 178,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple leaks at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 178,566 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat shield from fuel tank missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple leaks at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 174,483 miles

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 174,483 miles

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 165,198 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 165,198 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 155,204 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 155,204 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 147,566 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 147,566 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 129,946 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 121,992 miles

Central stop light

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 121,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Central stop light

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 119,530 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 114,834 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 109,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2015 109,518 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 105,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front 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 7 Jun 2013 99,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2013 99,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YP08 LYD is a 2008 Ford S-max in Green with a 2,521cc petrol 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 YP08 LYD, 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 YP08 LYD registered?

YP08 LYD is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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