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AF08 HTB

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,487 mi
Last recorded141,487 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HTB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 141,487 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine oil level close to minimum

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre close to wear indicators

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 141,201 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (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 Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine oil level close to minimum

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre close to wear indicators

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 131,952 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2024 131,950 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2023 125,708 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 125,708 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 118,788 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 111,329 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 99,146 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 18 Jul 2018 83,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyres inner edges wearing low.

Rear Wiper not working.

Pass 21 Jun 2017 63,885 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 50,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 50,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 46,905 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 17 Jul 2014 40,250 miles

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

cut in sidewall nearside front tyre

wiper blades smearing

Pass 12 Jul 2013 33,971 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/r tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2012 28,540 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 21,763 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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AF08 HTB is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF08 HTB, 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 AF08 HTB registered?

AF08 HTB is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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