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AC08 HFZ

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,779 mi
Last recorded160,779 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 HFZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 160,779 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2025 160,778 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 153,384 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 135,599 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 127,115 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 127,115 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 120,210 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 116,545 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 110,255 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 102,548 miles

Rear x2 exhaust mounts broken and has had temporary repair.

Fail 30 Jun 2018 102,546 miles

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.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 93,280 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 78,460 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,462 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,149 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,296 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 52,463 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,435 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 30,855 miles

Nearside 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 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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