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AK08 RDG

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

230,850 mi
Last recorded230,850 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 RDG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 230,850 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2024 218,738 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 204,485 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 192,481 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 191,704 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 174,177 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2022 173,814 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 145,810 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 132,055 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 120,150 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 107,928 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 88,095 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 80,465 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 68,957 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 58,646 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 58,646 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 42,685 miles

n/s front tyre has a small spilt in side wall.

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 RDG is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RDG, 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 RDG registered?

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

Is AK08 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 RDG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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