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AC08 RUA

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Petrol 2522cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,415 mi
Last recorded76,415 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 RUA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,522cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 76,415 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm support bush/poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 76,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm support bush/poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 71,502 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 71,425 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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 62,836 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Jan 2018 62,836 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Nov 2016 55,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 51,122 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 47,191 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 47,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 RUA is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,522cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AC08 RUA?

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What year was AC08 RUA registered?

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

Is AC08 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 RUA shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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