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YX08 YBK

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,785 mi
Last recorded175,785 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 YBK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 175,785 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 175,775 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 154,823 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 142,438 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 142,434 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 133,625 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 133,590 miles

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

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

Rear heat shield next to tank insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2019 126,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre near where marked on sidewall ()

Fail 26 Jun 2019 126,082 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre near where marked on sidewall ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 114,005 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 114,005 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 102,948 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row of seats ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,255 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 93,255 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,668 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 77,640 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,723 miles

Rear tyres 2.5mm(225/50/17W)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 51,835 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,104 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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YX08 YBK is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YX08 YBK, 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 YX08 YBK registered?

YX08 YBK is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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