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AC08 HUA

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,980 mi
Last recorded139,980 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 HUA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 139,980 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))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 139,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 134,054 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 134,054 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 125,837 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both wing mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jan 2024 125,798 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both wing mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jan 2023 115,712 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Wing mirror casing damaged

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

Offside Wing mirror casing damaged.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 107,869 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row of seats, all 3 seats have a child seat ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 107,869 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Screw ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Possible nail (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row of seats, all 3 seats have a child seat ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 100,916 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All 3 rear seats were occupied by childs seats ()

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 92,388 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three rear seats ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,013 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 87,013 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 77,936 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 6 Apr 2017 77,708 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 11 May 2016 68,774 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 11 May 2016 68,774 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 21 Apr 2015 58,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre deteriorated (splitting)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 58,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre deteriorated (splitting)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated/perished

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,706 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 30,969 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 22 Mar 2011 24,043 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 HUA is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 HUA, 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 HUA registered?

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

Is AC08 HUA safe to buy?

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