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AF08 RHY

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,751 mi
Last recorded146,751 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 146,751 miles

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

Nearside Inner Electrical wiring inadequately secured Fuse box in footwell (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 137,387 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 127,409 miles

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

Front Tyres very worn on inner edges.

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 117,035 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row, nearside seat ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear offside tyre is worn on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 108,892 miles

All tyres are wearing/worn on inner edges

Child seat fitted to rear offside seat preventing a full inspection of the adult belt

Front nearside tyre is worn to wear markers

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

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

Rear nearside tyre is wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 108,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All tyres are wearing/worn on inner edges

Child seat fitted to rear offside seat preventing a full inspection of the adult belt

Front nearside tyre is worn to wear markers

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

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

Rear nearside tyre is wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 93,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread

rear silencer pipe corroded

rear tyres inner edges 3.00mm

Pass 17 Feb 2014 73,686 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 73,686 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 53,530 miles

3rd row seats down not full seat belt check

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)

front wipers starting to smear

slight play o/s/f suspension/steering

Fail 19 Feb 2013 53,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

3rd row seats down not full seat belt check

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

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

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

slight play o/s/f suspension/steering

Pass 18 Feb 2012 35,285 miles

3rd row seats folded away so unable to fully check

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)

child seat fitted to o/s 2nd row seat so unable to carry out full checks

n/s/r tyre badly perished on outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Feb 2011 19,886 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

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 RHY is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RHY, 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 RHY registered?

AF08 RHY is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AF08 RHY safe to buy?

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