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YS08 FTY

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,022 mi
Last recorded148,022 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 FTY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 148,022 miles

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

o/s/r suspension arm corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2025 143,664 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 143,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 140,128 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 140,128 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 136,752 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 136,752 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 131,329 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 125,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 122,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

damage to n.s.f tyre sidewall

Fail 8 Jan 2020 122,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

damage to n.s.f tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Jan 2019 118,826 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 118,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 115,158 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 115,158 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 112,146 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 99,745 miles

center stop lamp not working

Fail 7 Jul 2016 99,743 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing lens missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

center stop lamp not working

Pass 10 Jul 2015 86,598 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 71,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 51,259 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 32,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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YS08 FTY is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YS08 FTY, 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 YS08 FTY registered?

YS08 FTY is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is YS08 FTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 FTY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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