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AF58 VBZ

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,678 mi
Last recorded148,678 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 148,678 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 128,338 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 106,512 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 94,098 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 87,209 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,198 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

near side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edge

near side rear tyre worn inner edge & cracking

off side front tyre worn inner & outer edges

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2011 49,500 miles

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

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 VBZ is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

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

Is AF58 VBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF58 VBZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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