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AG08 HHJ

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,372 mi
Last recorded154,372 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 HHJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 154,372 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 146,632 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear track control arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 142,013 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 137,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 124,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2019 124,606 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs are the incorrect size for the vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2018 115,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Tester unable to test ALL rear seats and seat belts as folded down

Fail 25 May 2018 115,096 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Tester unable to test ALL rear seats and seat belts as folded down

Pass 26 May 2017 105,757 miles

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 May 2017 105,351 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2016 100,452 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhausy heat shield loose

rear seat belts not tested as boot is loaded

Fail 9 May 2016 100,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhausy heat shield loose

rear seat belts not tested as boot is loaded

Pass 19 May 2015 82,155 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre tread slightly worn on edges

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 19 May 2015 82,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside rear tyre tread slightly worn on edges

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 May 2014 60,524 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 60,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 51,304 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 40,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 27,123 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 HHJ is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HHJ, 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 HHJ is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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