MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,923 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front 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))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central stop light not working
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine bay covers fitted
Exhaust heat shield at rear of vehicle is loose.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.
Exhaust system insecure Both middle pipe mountings have corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust heat shield at rear of vehicle is loose.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear coil springs corroded
rear silencer exhaust mounting broken
rear brake pads are wearing low on nearside
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake pads are wearing low on nearside
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust heat shield falling onto exhaust
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
both rear tyres cracked slightly
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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AD08 XPB is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 AD08 XPB, 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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AD08 XPB is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 May 2008.
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