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AB08 KUO

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

217,405 mi
Last recorded217,405 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KUO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2024 217,405 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Rear (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges - 2MM to main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 207,499 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 201,131 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 196,666 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 194,010 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 191,218 miles

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

parking brake just made 16% efficiency

Pass 22 Aug 2018 184,455 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 22 Aug 2018 184,455 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Aug 2017 177,750 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 177,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 171,645 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 171,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2015 162,990 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner / outter edges on legal limit at test

damage to front to rear nearside of vehicle

most far seats missing at time of test

nearside front door could secure better in close position

Fail 21 Aug 2015 162,990 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner / outter edges on legal limit at test

damage to front to rear nearside of vehicle

most far seats missing at time of test

nearside front door could secure better in close position

Pass 21 Aug 2014 150,308 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 142,632 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Jul 2012 134,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2011 120,062 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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AB08 KUO is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AB08 KUO, 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 AB08 KUO registered?

AB08 KUO is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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