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AC08 GXU

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,035 mi
Last recorded163,035 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 163,035 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 143,519 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 143,517 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 126,880 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 126,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 114,941 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 114,940 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle will not lock/unlock (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 101,973 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front 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 both rear seats folded unable to check

Pass 21 Feb 2017 83,153 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 79,746 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 79,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 70,529 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 70,529 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 63,862 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,268 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 45,823 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 14 May 2011 34,370 miles

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

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 GXU is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GXU, 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 GXU registered?

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

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