MOT Status
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170,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring hanger (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring hanger (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear arm, rusted through around spring mount ,arm mount bolts are also very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn away to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear arm, rusted through around spring mount, arm mounting bolts are also very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
Complete under body corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Complete under body corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
brake fluid & p/steering levels down
engine covers & under trays fitted
hand brake lever release .
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
brake fluid & p/steering levels down
engine covers & under trays fitted
hand brake lever release .
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to check thickness of pad but obvious it needs changing asap (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges very close to legal limit, change asap (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
tyre pressure warning fault
unable to check rear belts , child seats fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust heat shield insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust heat shield insecure
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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AG08 FSS is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 FSS, 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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AG08 FSS is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 March 2008.
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