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AC08 JOJ

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,007 mi
Last recorded124,007 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 124,007 miles

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

High level rear light inop.

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated damaged lever can be released by pulling cable. (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 124,007 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Offside Rear inner side lamp inop

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated damaged lever can be released by pulling cable. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 109,870 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure lens missing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release button broken, requires cable pulled to release (1.1.6 (d))

high level rear light inop.

Fail 1 Nov 2018 109,867 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre & rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear inner position lamp inop.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure lens missing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release button broken, requires cable pulled to release (1.1.6 (d))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

high level rear light inop.

Pass 31 May 2017 96,654 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 May 2016 86,017 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 May 2016 86,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 May 2015 74,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,123 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 62,123 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 44,802 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,477 miles

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

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 JOJ is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JOJ, 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 JOJ registered?

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

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