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AD57 VZN

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,001 mi
Last recorded212,001 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 VZN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 212,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 198,200 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 191,971 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 186,201 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arm mounting bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 167,551 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough support bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 167,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough support bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2020 149,952 miles

Exhaust heat sheild loose

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 125,421 miles

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 2 Apr 2019 125,421 miles

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 29 Mar 2018 115,378 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 3 Apr 2017 104,704 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2017 104,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 95,686 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 86,903 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 27 Mar 2015 86,903 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s door mirror is secured by tape

Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,055 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 61,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

tape on o/s door mirror

Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,239 miles

o/s door mirror is secured by tape

Pass 4 Apr 2011 37,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AD57 VZN is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver 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 AD57 VZN, 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 AD57 VZN registered?

AD57 VZN is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is AD57 VZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 VZN shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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