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YS08 JVT

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,370 mi
Last recorded112,370 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 JVT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 112,370 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 112,368 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 105,470 miles

Genral corrosion underneath

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 105,451 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Genral corrosion underneath

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 97,915 miles

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

Heat shield loose

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 92,068 miles

Heat shield slightly loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm or less, worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Around 3mm , worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 87,211 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 87,211 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 26 Jun 2019 82,398 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 82,333 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 74,365 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 66,931 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

N/S/F tyre wall damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2016 61,113 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 53,625 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 47,667 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,088 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 33,435 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 24,861 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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YS08 JVT is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YS08 JVT, 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 YS08 JVT registered?

YS08 JVT is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is YS08 JVT safe to buy?

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