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YP08 SVY

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

145,962 mi
Last recorded145,962 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 SVY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 145,962 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 145,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 143,993 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 139,897 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 139,894 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 138,574 miles

n/s handbrake outer cable split, swollen and corroded inside

rear number plate deteriorated

rear springs corroded

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating and arms corroding

slight pulse in o/s front brake

Fail 15 May 2023 138,574 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

STRONG ADVISE - N/S REAR INNER PAD LOOKS LOW / ON LIMIT

front tyres worn low on edges ( n/s tyre bald on edges )

imbalance in rear service brake and handbrake, slight pulse from o/s rear, noise from o/s rear and mark on disc

n/s handbrake outer cable split, swollen and corroded inside

rear number plate deteriorated

rear springs corroded

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating and arms corroding

slight pulse in o/s front brake

Pass 20 May 2022 135,202 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 135,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 128,949 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust rear box corroded and thinning around joint welds and hole at rear of silencer

o/s rear springs heavily corroded

rear heatshield slightly loose and rattling

rear number plate deteriorated

wipers smear screen

Fail 14 May 2021 128,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust rear box corroded and thinning around joint welds and hole at rear of silencer

front tyres bald on outer edges ( n/s slightly blistered ), n/s front 2mm and o/s front 3mm ( minimum 1.6mm)

o/s rear inner side light not working

o/s rear springs heavily corroded

rear heatshield slightly loose and rattling

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2020 122,335 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2020 122,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 114,402 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 105,726 miles

front and some rear suspension bushes started to deteriorate

rear springs corroded

slight play in o/s of steering

slight pulse in front brakes ( 20kg), front discs slightly poor condition

surface corrosion on some underside components ( front cross member most affected

Fail 17 May 2018 105,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front and some rear suspension bushes started to deteriorate

rear springs corroded

slight play in o/s of steering

slight pulse in front brakes ( 20kg), front discs slightly poor condition

surface corrosion on some underside components ( front cross member most affected

Pass 19 May 2017 98,638 miles

20-30 kg pulse and imbalance in front brakes

o/s rear tyre worn low on edges, has small cuts in tread and feathered

rear pads and discs worn

slight play in steering

slight pulse in rear brakes

Fail 19 May 2017 98,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

20-30 kg pulse and imbalance in front brakes

n/s rear tyre worn low on outer edge and feathered

o/s rear tyre worn low on edges, has small cuts in tread and feathered

rear pads and discs worn

slight play in steering

slight pulse in rear brakes

Pass 9 May 2016 88,778 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 88,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 81,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 81,925 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 72,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 64,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 64,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,874 miles

1) tyres 225 50 17 2) o/s front and o/s rea tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,601 miles

1) tyres 225 50 17 2) o/s rear tyre outer sidewall badly scuffed and damaged 3) n/s rear tyre tread damaged

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 SVY is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 SVY, 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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YP08 SVY is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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