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YP08 WSK

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,612 mi
Last recorded148,612 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 148,612 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 139,616 miles

Nearside Rear outer wing has panel damage

Fail 27 Jun 2024 139,613 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust hanging bracket corroded off leaving big hole in pipe and pipe is corroded and holed in another place (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s inner lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer wing has panel damage

Pass 27 Jun 2023 133,926 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 125,768 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 118,129 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 102,589 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 92,037 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 80,474 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 69,832 miles

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 28 May 2015 62,360 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 52,317 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 52,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 43,638 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 35,551 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 May 2011 24,916 miles

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)

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

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 WSK is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YP08 WSK, 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 WSK registered?

YP08 WSK is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YP08 WSK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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