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AF08 RWW

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,304 mi
Last recorded160,304 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 RWW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 160,304 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass ()

Pass 3 Dec 2024 153,974 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 153,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 146,919 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 146,919 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 139,633 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 132,675 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 124,711 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 117,162 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 107,773 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 98,112 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Dec 2016 89,210 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 70,000 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2014 49,805 miles

the rear brake discs are deteriorated and pads quite worn

Pass 11 Nov 2013 35,552 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 35,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyres Cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2013 35,071 miles

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

rear tyres(n/s and o/s) aging/perishing. worn to 3.5mm

very rear seats not folded up. safety belts ok

Fail 26 Mar 2013 35,071 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

rear tyres(n/s and o/s) aging/perishing. worn to 3.5mm

very rear seats not folded up. safety belts ok

Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,339 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,462 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear seats not folded up, safety belts not checked

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 RWW is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 RWW, 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 RWW registered?

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

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