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AC08 HUJ

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

266,093 mi
Last recorded266,093 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 266,093 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 265,541 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 252,596 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 238,853 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring seats corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 227,348 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 222,330 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 212,374 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 144,501 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 144,461 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 / 60 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 132,452 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 120,052 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 107,028 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 93,456 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 93,452 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Front pads low

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres low inner edges & cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2015 88,230 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Feb 2015 88,230 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2014 82,882 miles

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

Nearsuide rear tyre starting to crack at bead

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 78,297 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 72,811 miles

tow bar electics not working

Pass 16 Mar 2011 53,937 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)

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

un-able to carry out full seat and belt checks due to rear seats not up-right

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 HUJ is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HUJ, 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 HUJ registered?

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

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