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AK08 PSC

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,082 mi
Last recorded179,082 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 PSC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 179,082 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around 4 (3.5.1g)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

oil leak around engine bay

Fail 6 Mar 2018 179,082 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around 4 (3.5.1g)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak around engine bay

Fail 18 Sep 2017 175,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

rusted below oil leak

Pass 3 May 2016 166,742 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 166,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 149,397 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 132,140 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2015 132,140 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 11,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 111,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 97,866 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 97,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 97,353 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 94,229 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 93,153 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 86,815 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,333 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 45,249 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AK08 PSC is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AK08 PSC, 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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AK08 PSC is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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