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AF58 UVU

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,831 mi
Last recorded127,831 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 UVU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 127,831 miles

near side outer sill corroding

oil leak from engine bay area

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2023 125,658 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 125,642 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels missing 1 bolt fixing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 120,592 miles

exhaust corroded

outer sills corroded

various under body corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2021 117,463 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 112,708 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 110,117 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 107,149 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 104,736 miles

nearside and offside steering rack inner tie rods have slight play

nearside wiper not clearing screen very well

rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2016 96,174 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 96,174 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 80,346 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 80,344 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 64,387 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 55,253 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 43,525 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 43,521 miles

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

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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AF58 UVU is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF58 UVU, 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 AF58 UVU registered?

AF58 UVU is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AF58 UVU safe to buy?

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