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AA08 XBM

2008 Ford S-max

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,262 mi
Last recorded97,262 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 XBM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2017 97,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2017 97,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 85,006 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 77,932 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 66,735 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,637 miles

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 XBM is a 2008 Ford S-max in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XBM, 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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What year was AA08 XBM registered?

AA08 XBM is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is AA08 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 XBM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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