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AC08 RDV

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,188 mi
Last recorded114,188 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 RDV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 114,188 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front / rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses misty

Pass 5 Sep 2024 112,265 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 109,918 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 109,918 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 107,748 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 107,748 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 105,452 miles

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

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 103,658 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 101,102 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 101,102 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 97,948 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 97,948 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 95,829 miles

Offside Front door mirror damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2017 95,829 miles

Offside Front door mirror damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 92,894 miles

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

Fail 18 Apr 2016 92,796 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

n/s/f tyre inner edge devoid of tread at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2015 88,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2014 83,302 miles

o/s wing mirror in very poor condition

Fail 19 Apr 2014 83,302 miles

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

o/s wing mirror in very poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2013 77,722 miles

5 CHILD SEATS FITTED

Fail 13 Apr 2013 77,722 miles

5 CHILD SEATS FITTED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,788 miles

front inner brake pads wearing thin

o/s/r tyre worn thin on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,373 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 RDV is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc 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 RDV, 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 RDV registered?

AC08 RDV is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is AC08 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 RDV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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