2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · YA08 KNJ
2008 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 169,027 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YA08 KNJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 169,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YA08 KNJ Mileage History
- 12/06/2023149,219 mi
- 06/06/2024155,330 mi+6,111 mi
- 06/06/2024155,330 mi
- 10/06/2025162,751 mi+7,421 mi
- 11/06/2026169,027 mi+6,276 mi
Average of roughly 6,608 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YA08 KNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford S-Max (YA08 KNJ) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))”.
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