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AK08 ZCM

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

192,339 mi
Last recorded192,339 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 192,339 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position light lens damaged, not affecting light output.

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 192,339 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position light lens damaged, not affecting light output.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 181,116 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 181,062 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 171,271 miles

Central Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective center mount broke off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear heat shield inscure

Fail 2 Nov 2023 171,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective center mount broke off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear heat shield inscure

Pass 4 Nov 2022 164,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 164,722 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning not working when at idle speed (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened +all rear suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front suspension parts corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 155,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 bush bonding splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 bush bonding splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 155,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 bush bonding splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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 bush bonding splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 147,301 miles

3rd row seats down seat belts not checked

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 147,301 miles

3rd row seats down seat belts not checked

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 137,665 miles

2 rear seats (3rd row) folded down

engine bay and under covers fitted

front brakes show fluctuation in rollers, may judder?

n/s/f tyre valve cracked/split

n/s/r trailing arm bush (front) slightly split

n/s/r tyre worn low, lower outer edge, cracked in tread and splits inner wall

o/s/r trailing arm bush (front) slightly split

o/s/r tyre valve cracked/split

rear brake discs slightly corroded from standing, outer face o/s/r has a high spot where pad been, both sided show fluctuation in rollers

rear exhaust heat shield loose/rattles

Fail 18 Oct 2019 137,665 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f tyre valve cracked/split

2 rear seats (3rd row) folded down

engine bay and under covers fitted

front brakes show fluctuation in rollers, may judder?

n/s/r trailing arm bush (front) slightly split

n/s/r tyre worn low, lower outer edge, cracked in tread and splits inner wall

o/s/r trailing arm bush (front) slightly split

o/s/r tyre valve cracked/split

rear brake discs slightly corroded from standing, outer face o/s/r has a high spot where pad been, both sided show fluctuation in rollers

rear exhaust heat shield loose/rattles

Pass 9 Oct 2018 131,168 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge very low but has raised edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources started working after it been tapped (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both rear inner not working? (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arms bushes just starting to split a bit and brake flexy not in holding bracket on offside?

engine bay covers

exhaust heat shields a bit loose

Pass 3 Oct 2017 124,813 miles

Nearside handbrake cable outer cover split

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% not working? (1.1.A.3b)

engine bay covers and under tray fitted

exhaust middle pipe metal mounting one corroded off and the other one very corroded close to coming off

heat cover above back boxes loose

Fail 3 Oct 2017 124,813 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside handbrake cable outer cover split

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% not working? (1.1.A.3b)

engine bay covers and under tray fitted

exhaust middle pipe metal mounting one corroded off and the other one very corroded close to coming off

heat cover above back boxes loose

rear discs worn / lip of corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2016 115,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge very close to going to cords but has raised edges

Offside headlamp a bit loose at bottom?

both front tyres wearing inner edges but has raised edges

engine bay covers and under tray fitted

third row seats not up

Fail 3 Oct 2016 115,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge very close to going to cords but has raised edges

Offside headlamp a bit loose at bottom?

both front tyres wearing inner edges but has raised edges

engine bay covers and under tray fitted

third row seats not up

Pass 30 Sep 2015 99,445 miles

Offside Front inner wall very small bulge

Fail 25 Sep 2015 99,443 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement come out of arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement badly split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre very low on pressure

Offside Front inner wall very small bulge

front washers just hitting screen?

heat cover above exhaust loose in places

Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,620 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 79,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Sep 2013 66,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind on o/s/r brakes

Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind both front brakes

Pass 8 Jul 2011 40,757 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 40,757 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZCM is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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