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AK08 RCB

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,886 mi
Last recorded142,886 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 RCB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 142,886 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 142,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 140,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 140,892 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 137,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 134,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 134,018 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 130,070 miles

Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 130,070 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 126,065 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 116,327 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 106,506 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 93,963 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 82,365 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 68,736 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 61,865 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 54,479 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 47,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2012 39,008 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 24,282 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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AK08 RCB is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK08 RCB, 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 AK08 RCB registered?

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

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