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AF08 VRZ

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,145 mi
Last recorded44,145 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 44,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 20 Feb 2012 37,190 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight cuts in near side front tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2012 37,190 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight cuts in near side front tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,389 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

near side front tyre is getting low on tread

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 VRZ is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRZ, 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

How do I check the history of AF08 VRZ?

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What year was AF08 VRZ registered?

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

Is AF08 VRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 VRZ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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