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AK08 ZCR

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

168,936 mi
Last recorded168,936 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 168,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 155,010 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 151,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 149,020 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 146,263 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 143,306 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 128,335 miles

Offside Rear seat/seatbelt not checked as seat folded with cage on top

engine malfunction displayed on dash but eml is not illuminated

Pass 18 Jul 2018 116,419 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 28 Jul 2017 106,970 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 94,657 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Jul 2016 94,656 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2015 86,285 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 75,875 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 75,875 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 64,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2012 55,648 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,112 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 ZCR 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 88.2%.

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 ZCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK08 ZCR registered?

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

Is AK08 ZCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 ZCR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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