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AJ57 WXH

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

191,560 mi
Last recorded191,560 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 191,560 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 191,560 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 184,821 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2023 184,821 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2022 178,168 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 170,611 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 161,953 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 161,953 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 156,140 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 155,770 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 149,017 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil heavy dampness (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 132,389 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

exhaust corroded

rear number plate water damaged

requires tracking

Fail 30 May 2017 131,853 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

exhaust corroded

rear number plate water damaged

requires tracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread inner edge ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 116,853 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edges

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin would reccomend replacement soon (3.5.1g)

Rear row of back seats folded adult belts not tested

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2016 116,853 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edges

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin would reccomend replacement soon (3.5.1g)

Rear row of back seats folded adult belts not tested

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 107,259 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 107,259 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 91,472 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 76,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 76,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 59,125 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 59,125 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 39,559 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 39,559 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 WXH is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AJ57 WXH, 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 WXH registered?

AJ57 WXH is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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