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AC08 JWK

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

128,567 mi
Last recorded128,567 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 JWK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 128,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 worn very badly and will soon break open, looks like it has been run under inflated. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 worn very badly and will soon break open, looks like it has been run under inflated. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 128,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 worn very badly and will soon break open, looks like it has been run under inflated. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 worn very badly and will soon break open, looks like it has been run under inflated. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 125,047 miles

Nearside front top mount seizing

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 125,047 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside front top mount seizing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 121,450 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central bush delaminated and replacement should be considered, but not compromising steering, suspension or braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central bush delaminated and replacement should be considered, but not compromising steering, suspension or braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Emanating from the turbocharger (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body around suspension and subframe mountings rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 121,445 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Possible cable or calliper fault (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central bush delaminated and replacement should be considered, but not compromising steering, suspension or braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central bush delaminated and replacement should be considered, but not compromising steering, suspension or braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Emanating from the turbocharger (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body around suspension and subframe mountings rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 116,636 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 116,636 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 112,745 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear axle bushes slightly worn

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 112,745 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear axle bushes slightly worn

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside parking brake lever on caliper sticking on

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 109,461 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 109,461 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 104,710 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 104,710 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 96,934 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 96,934 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 89,023 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit (225/50ZR17)

Nearside Rack end has slight play

Oil leak Turbo pipe? ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 76,216 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 76,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 69,076 miles

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

centre middle seat belt buckle plastic housing incomplete but functioning as intended

Fail 30 Sep 2015 69,075 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 61,998 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 61,998 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 53,999 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 53,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

lip on rear discs

Fail 21 Apr 2012 37,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 37,256 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 28,264 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 28,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 JWK is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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

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