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AD08 XXM

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,283 mi
Last recorded181,283 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 XXM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 181,283 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215.55.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE 215.55.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 181,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215.55.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE 215.55.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 172,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S& N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 159,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 159,195 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 146,035 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 137,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s rear additional Position light not working

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2020 127,387 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 127,375 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 114,764 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken but system is secure

Pass 19 Oct 2018 104,446 miles

offside side repeater damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2018 103,701 miles

Central Front Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' SMALL CHIP (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front TYRE TREADS 2.5-2MM

Offside Rear TYRE TREADS 2.5-2MM

Fail 7 Mar 2018 103,701 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH INSECURE / DETERIORATED (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' SMALL CHIP (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front TYRE TREADS 2.5-2MM

Offside Rear TYRE TREADS 2.5-2MM

Pass 8 Mar 2017 102,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 102,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50R17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 98,205 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2015 96,590 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 82,859 miles

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

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

backing coming adrift on rear number plate

Pass 30 Sep 2013 71,600 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cut on tread

Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,038 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 41,431 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 41,419 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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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AD08 XXM is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XXM, 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 XXM is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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