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AC08 HZT

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,037 mi
Last recorded150,037 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 150,037 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 139,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly knotted still operational (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2022 139,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trail arm end corroded and bush is not held in place, rubber deteriorated and broken off (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trail arm end corroded and bush is not held in place (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 132,170 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes have wear

Fail 7 Jun 2021 132,055 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear trailing arm bushes have wear

Pass 15 Jun 2020 124,044 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 111,527 miles

2 out of 4 bulbs not working... rear position lights

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 104,182 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 104,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 100,293 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 87,120 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 71,509 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 62,240 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 54,122 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,259 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,547 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 HZT is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HZT, 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 HZT registered?

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

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