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AK08 WTH

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,159 mi
Last recorded102,159 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 WTH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 102,159 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 102,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 99,780 miles

Several suspension components surface corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2025 99,780 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Several suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2024 97,637 miles

Both rear spring cups/suspension arms have surface corrosion

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 95,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Forward Arm Bush is Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close to Canvas on Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Forward Arm Bush is Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears are Corroded at Base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2022 93,544 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1x hanger snapped, various hangers corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear coil springs corroded

oil residue on engine

rear silencer heatshield partially insecure

Fail 13 Mar 2022 93,544 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1x hanger snapped, various hangers corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear coil springs corroded

oil residue on engine

rear silencer heatshield partially insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 89,400 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 86,245 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front slight play inner track control arm joint

heatshield perishing slightly insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2020 86,240 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front slight play inner track control arm joint

heatshield perishing slightly insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2019 80,487 miles

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

both rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2018 79,516 miles

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

both rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2018 79,516 miles

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

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

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

both rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2017 71,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm advise immediate replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm advise immediate replacement (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 64,982 miles

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

both wiper blades deteriorated

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 58,701 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 53,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 53,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 48,057 miles

front wiper blades worn

Pass 4 May 2012 40,703 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2011 35,828 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 35,827 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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 WTH is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WTH, 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 WTH registered?

AK08 WTH is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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