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AE08 TYT

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

160,532 mi
Last recorded160,532 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TYT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 160,532 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 154,202 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 154,202 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 147,393 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 147,393 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 145,313 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 145,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 142,269 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 141,417 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 141,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 133,462 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 133,268 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 125,094 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 115,566 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 115,497 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working inner bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 107,264 miles

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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened New pads should NOT have been fitted to these discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 107,149 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened New pads should NOT have been fitted to these discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 101,894 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

corrosion to suspension components

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded and some leaks from centre and rear box close to limnits

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Nov 2015 94,824 miles

Front brake discs are in a poor condition.

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal tread depth limit.(2.0mm).

Nearside rear secondary sidelight not working.

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal tread depth limit.(2.0mm).

Slight exhaust blow from the centre section.

Fail 6 Nov 2015 94,818 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake discs are in a poor condition.

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal tread depth limit.(2.0mm).

Nearside rear secondary sidelight not working.

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal tread depth limit.(2.0mm).

Slight exhaust blow from the centre section.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 88,346 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,625 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,435 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 43,605 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 32,389 miles

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 TYT is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AE08 TYT, 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 TYT registered?

AE08 TYT is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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