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AF08 JEL

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,489 mi
Last recorded107,489 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 107,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 99,706 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 86,724 miles

slight play in rear suspension arms

Fail 3 Aug 2021 86,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

slight play in rear suspension arms

Pass 1 Aug 2020 77,240 miles

n/s/r tyre showing wear to outer edge of tread

o/s/f brake disc showing corrosion and wear inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2019 76,023 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 71,928 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 71,914 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2017 67,951 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 60,393 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 52,689 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 47,405 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,011 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 39,076 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

unable to check inner front brake pads

Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,497 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 JEL is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JEL, 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 JEL registered?

AF08 JEL is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is AF08 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 JEL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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