2008 Ford S-MAX 1.8L Diesel · YG08 AFU
2008 Ford S-MAX (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 180,315 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
YG08 AFU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 180,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YG08 AFU Mileage History
- 25/02/201143,980 mi
- 24/02/201258,484 mi+14,504 mi
- 22/02/201374,119 mi+15,635 mi
- 22/02/201374,119 mi
- 21/02/201488,948 mi+14,829 mi
- 19/02/2015101,990 mi+13,042 mi
- 20/02/2015101,990 mi
- 23/02/2016114,600 mi+12,610 mi
- 23/02/2017124,624 mi+10,024 mi
- 15/02/2018133,681 mi+9,057 mi
- 22/02/2019142,128 mi+8,447 mi
- 26/02/2020150,527 mi+8,399 mi
- 24/02/2021154,939 mi+4,412 mi
- 09/02/2022160,126 mi+5,187 mi
- 17/02/2022160,126 mi
- 16/02/2023165,651 mi+5,525 mi
- 16/02/2023165,659 mi+8 mi
- 28/02/2024171,789 mi+6,130 mi
- 25/02/2025176,661 mi+4,872 mi
- 18/02/2026180,315 mi+3,654 mi
- 18/02/2026180,315 mi
Average of roughly 9,100 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
YG08 AFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford S-Max (YG08 AFU) between February 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn short tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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