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AK08 RDS

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,346 mi
Last recorded117,346 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 117,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 111,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 111,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 103,111 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2023 101,960 miles

Exhaust mounting defective above rear subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner faces are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corrosion forming on lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake cable nipple is deteriorated

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all exhaust mounting brackets are corroded

nearside and offside front steering knuckles are corroded

nearside and offside rear upper shock absorber mounts are corroded

parking brake lever has moderate-high travel

steering operation is heavier than expected

Pass 27 Jan 2022 97,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 97,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm large bush bonding failed, the arm is resting against the chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm large bush bonding failed, the arm is resting against the chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt second row

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

coolant level is low

Pass 17 Jan 2021 91,108 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt second row

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm large bush heavily deteriorated, it is strongly advised that it is replaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm large bush heavily deteriorated, it is strongly advised that it is replaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber top mount is corroded

nearside and offside rear parking brake cable nipples are heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 81,384 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 75,751 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 75,751 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 70,707 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade very slightly smearing windscreen

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front-most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,174 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 59,706 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 53,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 53,172 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,257 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 37,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 27,978 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 RDS is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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