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AF08 OEC

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,552 mi
Last recorded173,552 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 OEC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 173,552 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 172,483 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault sensor (1.6 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 161,690 miles

Central Front Brake lever not releasing correctly faulty button (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 152,299 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 142,195 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 135,482 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 15 Apr 2016 135,445 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

oil added to safe level before test

Pass 17 Apr 2015 124,745 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pads look low

Fail 16 Apr 2015 124,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pads look low

Pass 20 Mar 2014 114,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust silencer box and pipe rusty and a slight blow on pipe

Fail 18 Mar 2014 114,890 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine warning light on dash

exhaust silencer box and pipe rusty and a slight blow on pipe

Pass 21 Mar 2013 105,328 miles

both rear tyres 3.5 mm tread

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2012 91,461 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

washer jets front partly blocked

Fail 14 Feb 2012 91,461 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

washer jets front partly blocked

Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,757 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 OEC is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AF08 OEC, 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 OEC registered?

AF08 OEC is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is AF08 OEC safe to buy?

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