The road tax status for YY08 FVS is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for YY08 FVS?

The MOT for YY08 FVS is valid and due for renewal on or before 23 April 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of YY08 FVS?

The recorded mileage for YY08 FVS is 103,037 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is YY08 FVS ULEZ compliant?

No, YY08 FVS does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does YY08 FVS have an outstanding safety recall?

No, YY08 FVS has no outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded in official DVSA databases.

Official DVLA Record

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2008 Ford S-MAX 1.8L Diesel · YY08 FVS

YY08 FVS

2008 Ford S-MAX (1.8L, diesel). First registered 16/04/2008. Recorded mileage 103,037 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model: FORD S-MAX
Year / Origin: 2008 · Beverley / Hull
Safety Recall: None Outstanding
MOT Status: Valid until 23/04/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 103,037 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 23/04/2025

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Mileage: 103,037 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2008
Engine: 1753cc

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YY08 FVS Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2024
103,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

! Older vehicle

✓ No outstanding recalls

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YY08 FVS Mileage History

23/08/202292,650 mi
24/08/202292,707 mi+57 mi
25/04/202394,415 mi+1,708 mi
23/04/2024103,037 mi+8,622 mi

Average of roughly 6,229 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

YY08 FVS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 11:23

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford S-Max (YY08 FVS) between August 2022 and April 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 April 2024 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))”.

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