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AF08 RTX

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,306 mi
Last recorded100,306 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 RTX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 100,306 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 100,306 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 100,049 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 100,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 97,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 94,864 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 93,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 93,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 87,763 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 81,680 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive bellhousing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 27 Mar 2020 81,680 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive bellhousing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 13 Apr 2019 68,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 55,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre pipe joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre bald on both edges. Also damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush splitting.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear brake discs lipped.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 45,907 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 39,431 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,408 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 29,980 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 25,623 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,160 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 14,987 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 RTX is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF08 RTX registered?

AF08 RTX is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is AF08 RTX safe to buy?

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