2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · YH08 UPM
2008 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 89,016 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
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YH08 UPM Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2022
- 89,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH08 UPM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford S-Max (YH08 UPM) between March 2011 and March 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
YH08 UPM Mileage History
- 26/03/201125,153 mi
- 26/03/201125,153 mi
- 12/03/201232,467 mi+7,314 mi
- 14/03/201232,534 mi+67 mi
- 22/03/201232,819 mi+285 mi
- 25/03/201340,498 mi+7,679 mi
- 19/03/201446,845 mi+6,347 mi
- 21/03/201552,375 mi+5,530 mi
- 11/03/201658,704 mi+6,329 mi
- 11/03/201763,469 mi+4,765 mi
- 24/03/201868,520 mi+5,051 mi
- 29/03/201974,367 mi+5,847 mi
- 17/03/202078,787 mi+4,420 mi
- 29/03/202183,285 mi+4,498 mi
- 29/03/202183,287 mi+2 mi
- 23/03/202289,016 mi+5,729 mi
Average of roughly 5,810 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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