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AG08 FJU

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,806 mi
Last recorded134,806 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 FJU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 134,806 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 134,800 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2017 134,624 miles

engine light

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2016 130,701 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not latching.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 130,700 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear seat belt not latching.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 123,985 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 123,979 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 100,787 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 75,515 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Mar 2012 56,671 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,887 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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AG08 FJU is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AG08 FJU, 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 AG08 FJU registered?

AG08 FJU is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is AG08 FJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 FJU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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