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YP08 SXK

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,627 mi
Last recorded53,627 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 53,627 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 48,936 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre stop light not working/lens broken

Fail 20 Jun 2017 48,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working all brake lights inop/centre brake light lens broken (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 44,966 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 44,966 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 40,994 miles

centre stop light inop

Pass 13 May 2014 35,857 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 May 2014 35,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 30,492 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 30,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 23,472 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 23,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 17,457 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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YP08 SXK is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SXK, 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 YP08 SXK registered?

YP08 SXK is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is YP08 SXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP08 SXK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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