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AK08 ZEH

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,256 mi
Last recorded151,256 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 ZEH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 151,256 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 151,168 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 148,057 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 139,201 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 139,189 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 132,507 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm rubber bush slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 132,403 miles

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.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 123,616 miles

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. ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 111,824 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 111,824 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 101,097 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 101,097 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 90,513 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 79,920 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 64,913 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear seats folded flat not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 25 Jul 2013 64,913 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 46,834 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,167 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 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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What year was AK08 ZEH registered?

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

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