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AC08 GXL

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,475 mi
Last recorded116,475 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GXL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 116,475 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front shocker top mount slightly worn

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 115,601 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 111,162 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear and its components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front under bonnet covers /components obscuring testable items

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items and offside front loose

Fail 6 Jul 2023 111,162 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear and its components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front under bonnet covers /components obscuring testable items

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items and offside front loose

Pass 18 Jul 2022 107,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Fail 18 Jul 2022 107,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Pass 28 Jun 2021 100,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Fail 28 Jun 2021 100,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Pass 6 Jul 2020 97,914 miles

Nearside Front 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))

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 6 Jul 2020 97,914 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 93,350 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Fail 22 Jul 2019 93,350 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Pass 4 Jul 2018 83,288 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward lower arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

heatshield loose but not likely to fall off.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 77,505 miles

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

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Fail 14 Jul 2017 77,502 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 67,008 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 20 Jul 2016 67,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 55,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 49,579 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 49,575 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 40,057 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 33,433 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 27,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,080 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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AC08 GXL is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AC08 GXL, 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 AC08 GXL registered?

AC08 GXL is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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