The road tax status for YB08 XLS is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for YB08 XLS?

The MOT for YB08 XLS is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 June 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of YB08 XLS?

The recorded mileage for YB08 XLS is 223,608 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is YB08 XLS ULEZ compliant?

No, YB08 XLS does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2008 Ford S-MAX 2.2L Diesel · YB08 XLS

YB08 XLS

2008 Ford S-MAX (2.2L, diesel). First registered 23/06/2008. Recorded mileage 223,608 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD S-MAX
Year / Origin: 2008 · Leeds
MOT Status: Valid until 14/06/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 223,608 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 223,608 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2008
Engine: 2179cc

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YB08 XLS Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2023
223,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

! Older vehicle

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YB08 XLS Mileage History

04/07/2022219,313 mi
04/07/2022219,314 mi+1 mi
16/06/2023223,608 mi+4,294 mi

Average of roughly 4,520 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

YB08 XLS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 07:27

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford S-Max (YB08 XLS) between July 2022 and June 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 June 2023 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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: “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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