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YS08 LKG

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

152,179 mi
Last recorded152,179 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 152,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 144,744 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 138,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

engine under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2022 128,585 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 122,512 miles

slight exhaust leak rear

Pass 8 Jul 2020 116,660 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 116,660 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 109,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 102,136 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 102,136 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 95,452 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 95,452 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 84,833 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 84,833 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,630 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 74,630 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 67,530 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 67,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2013 56,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 50,674 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,149 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 LKG 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 LKG, 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 LKG registered?

YS08 LKG is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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