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AF58 VBE

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,928 mi
Last recorded135,928 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 135,928 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sill damaged

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2019 128,667 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 122,404 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect feels weak (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust pipe holed

Fail 13 Nov 2018 122,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect feels weak (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust pipe holed

Pass 3 Nov 2017 114,040 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2016 109,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 109,292 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 104,354 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 104,354 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 96,773 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 85,125 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 74,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,757 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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AF58 VBE is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver 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 AF58 VBE, 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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AF58 VBE is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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