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YR08 GUF

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,051 mi
Last recorded123,051 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 GUF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 123,051 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2026 123,051 miles

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

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 116,762 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 110,844 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 105,778 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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 100,092 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 92,435 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 92,411 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 84,319 miles

High Level Stop Light Began Working During Test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Insecure

Nearside Repeater Began Working During Test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 84,312 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

High Level Stop Light Began Working During Test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Insecure

Nearside Repeater Began Working During Test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 74,728 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 74,728 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 63,008 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 63,008 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 55,235 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyre starting to crack and perish. advise to be replaced.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,129 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 48,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre tread bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 41,826 miles

Emissions very low..Could not be read.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 33,909 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 32,737 miles

rear seats folded down.

Fail 5 Sep 2013 32,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear seats folded down.

Pass 3 May 2013 28,483 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear seats folded down

Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,784 miles

rear seats folded down

Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,284 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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YR08 GUF is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YR08 GUF, 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 YR08 GUF registered?

YR08 GUF is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is YR08 GUF safe to buy?

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