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AA08 PBX

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

199,109 mi
Last recorded199,109 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 PBX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 199,109 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer and inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx on 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 199,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer and inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx on 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 187,660 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 174,312 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 May 2019 153,678 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 138,266 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 124,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 120,981 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edges

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 9 Jun 2015 117,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 109,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust shield at rear adrift

Pass 10 May 2013 96,423 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 83,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,028 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 PBX is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PBX, 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.

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AA08 PBX is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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