MOT Status
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164,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear heat shield insecure (fuel tank)
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Strut top bearing rough on lock to lock
Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Strut top bearing rough on lock to lock
Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
tyre pressure malfunction light illuminated
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
tyre pressure malfunction light illuminated
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
centre stop light not working
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
centre stop light not working
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Has winter tyres fitted
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AG08 FTV is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 FTV, 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 FTV registered?
AG08 FTV is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 March 2008.
Is AG08 FTV safe to buy?
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