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AA56 MUM

2008 Ford S-max

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,487 mi
Last recorded119,487 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA56 MUM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 119,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 110,224 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 102,243 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 95,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 87,320 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,561 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 75,137 miles

corrosion on both front brake discs inner faces

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

damage to windscreen-outside of swept area

rear brake pad wear low

Pass 13 Oct 2018 68,169 miles

both rear tyres perishing

condition both rear trailing arm bushs

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

fluctuation on rear brakes

Fail 13 Oct 2018 68,169 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres perishing

condition both rear trailing arm bushs

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

fluctuation on rear brakes

Pass 20 Oct 2017 61,079 miles

Both rear tyre walls perishing and tyres on 2mm

condition both rear trailing arm bushs

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

uneven wear on both front tyres inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2016 55,042 miles

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

Pass 15 Oct 2015 51,021 miles

both front tyres 1.6mm only just legal

corrosion and wear both front brake disc's

Pass 6 Nov 2014 44,497 miles

both front tyres

wear on front brake discs

blip not detected on emissions

Fail 6 Nov 2014 44,496 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

blip not detected on emissions

both front tyres

wear on front brake discs

Pass 31 Oct 2013 38,116 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 38,116 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,874 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both sides rear trailing arm bushes starting to pull away

Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,349 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,322 miles

Bothsides front/rear tyres worn low inner edges

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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AA56 MUM is a 2008 Ford S-max in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AA56 MUM, 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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AA56 MUM is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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