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A13 TJF

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

153,701 mi
Last recorded153,701 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 TJF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 153,701 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear body corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine movement

Fail 21 Jul 2025 153,619 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear body corrosion

engine movement

Pass 26 Jul 2024 151,833 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 149,701 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 146,762 miles

Underside corrosion on various components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 144,165 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Underside corrosion on various components

Pass 13 Aug 2020 141,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 1 May 2019 130,690 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 116,253 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2017 101,809 miles

Underside corrosion on various components

Pass 1 Jun 2016 90,273 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 47,282 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre scrubbed off on outside edge

offside and nearside front brake discs have a slight lip of corrosion on the inner face

Pass 15 Aug 2011 36,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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A13 TJF is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2008 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 94,152 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 TJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Ford S-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A13 TJF registered?

A13 TJF is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is A13 TJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 TJF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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