MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front brake discs corroded on inside edge
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front brake discs corroded on inside edge
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Engine cover fitted
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 (5.3.4 (a) (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear seats folded away at time of test
undertray fitted
Both front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn on edge
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear seats folded away at time of test
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Both front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn on edge
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear seats folded away at time of test
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
rear seats folded away at time of test
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
rear seats folded away at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear row of seats folded away at time of test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AF08 JCS is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 JCS, 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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AF08 JCS is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 July 2008.
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