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AK08 REW

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,423 mi
Last recorded89,423 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 89,423 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Which Would Otherwise Fail Mot Test. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise Repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 84,204 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 78,174 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 78,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 68,393 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 60,334 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 60,319 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 60,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Both sidewalls damaged to due to being runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 58,437 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 58,437 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 54,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F tyre close to legal limit at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F tyre close to legal limit at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 50,585 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 50,585 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 46,870 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 43,147 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,103 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 35,951 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 30,231 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 24,963 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 19,373 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 14,406 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 REW is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 REW, 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 REW registered?

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

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