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YS08 JVC

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

182,848 mi
Last recorded182,848 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2024 182,848 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 172,374 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 172,374 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 145,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 143,265 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 74,509 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 23 May 2018 65,143 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 May 2018 65,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2017 58,256 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 58,253 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 50,646 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 50,644 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 May 2015 42,999 miles

OSF Tyre has wear on the inside & outside edge of the tyre's tread

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 42,999 miles

OSF Tyre has wear on the inside & outside edge of the tyre's tread

Pass 21 May 2014 35,248 miles

NSF Tyre is wearing on the inside edge of the Tyres tread

Pass 17 May 2013 28,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR Indicator lamp lens has slight damage

Pass 9 May 2012 20,310 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 20,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 JVC is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JVC, 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 JVC registered?

YS08 JVC is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is YS08 JVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 JVC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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