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AJ57 UHR

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,516 mi
Last recorded164,516 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 UHR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 164,516 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 152,130 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 141,560 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 141,560 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 122,976 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 122,976 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 119,181 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 113,432 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 8 Jan 2020 113,341 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 104,837 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 99,034 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 82,056 miles

Engine covers fitted

N/S/R Tyre severely perished/splitting in tread area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2015 71,063 miles

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

Front brake discs severly worn/lipped

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 71,063 miles

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

Front brake discs severly worn/lipped

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2014 60,014 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2014 60,014 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 49,868 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,392 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 29,507 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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AJ57 UHR is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AJ57 UHR, 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 AJ57 UHR registered?

AJ57 UHR is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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