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AK08 ZEM

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,194 mi
Last recorded162,194 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 ZEM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 162,194 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 153,651 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 141,160 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 141,160 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 128,164 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 128,164 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 128,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 May 2021 110,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 100,930 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 93,201 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 55,801 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 55,801 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jul 2018 55,801 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 25,540 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 24,286 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 22,750 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 20,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 18,842 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 16,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 12,617 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 ZEM is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZEM, 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 ZEM registered?

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

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