MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,779 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Offside and Nearside front sidelights flashing (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
high level brake light not working
nearside rear seat removed, originally failed on seat belt buckle
oil leak on engine
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Offside and Nearside front sidelights flashing (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
high level brake light not working
oil leak on engine
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
SLIGHT OIL LEAK
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
SLIGHT OIL LEAK
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing more rapidly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear x2 exhaust mounts broken and has had temporary repair.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear x2 exhaust mounts broken and has had temporary repair.
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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AC08 HFZ is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 AC08 HFZ, 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 HFZ registered?
AC08 HFZ is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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