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AE08 FTM

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,010 mi
Last recorded151,010 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 FTM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 151,010 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 140,070 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 129,156 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 122,293 miles

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 113,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 97,105 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 97,104 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum oil mist under car (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 97,083 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 86,906 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section poor (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 68,389 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 57,044 miles

bonnet hard to open - slight blow from exhaust by clamps - rear lights work slightly intermittently may be a fault working at moment

front brakes slight distorted

Fail 11 Sep 2012 46,081 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2012 46,081 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2011 33,418 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 33,418 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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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AE08 FTM is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AE08 FTM, 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 AE08 FTM registered?

AE08 FTM is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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