MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,256 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm rubber bush slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm rubber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front and rear suspension item's slightly corroded.
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm rubber bush slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Under-body slightly corroded close to rear trailing arm mountings points.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items hanging from internal rear view mirror and an item attached to screen in central position. ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
rear bumper damaged
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
rear seats folded flat not allowing full inspection of adult belts
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
rear seats folded flat not allowing full inspection of adult belts
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
boot full not allowing full inspection of rear bealts
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AK08 ZEH is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 ZEH, 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 ZEH is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 July 2008.
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