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AA08 ELV

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,942 mi
Last recorded118,942 miles
Recorded on17 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ELV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2026 118,942 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 118,740 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2023 114,795 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 113,372 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 113,372 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 99,515 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 83,993 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,936 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 64,958 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,300 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 48,847 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 36,751 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 36,750 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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AA08 ELV is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AA08 ELV, 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

How do I check the history of AA08 ELV?

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What year was AA08 ELV registered?

AA08 ELV is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is AA08 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 ELV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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