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AK08 ZJA

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 2522cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,964 mi
Last recorded144,964 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 ZJA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,522cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 144,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 137,622 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 132,322 miles

N/S Wing Mirror Loose

NSF,NSR,OSR Tyres Worn Unevenly

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 129,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 122,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

steering heavy!

suspect power steering leaking(but components covered over!

Pass 8 Jul 2020 115,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front silencer exit pipe (6.1.2 (a))

oil leaks

Fail 8 Jul 2020 115,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front silencer exit pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

oil leaks

Pass 22 Jul 2019 107,146 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 107,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 95,191 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jul 2018 95,188 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure two mountings rotted off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 85,764 miles

Central exhaust mount rotted off and system still secure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 85,764 miles

Central exhaust mount rotted off and system still secure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 76,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable rack gaitor (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2016 76,351 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable rack gaitor (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 64,588 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 64,587 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyre's worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2014 55,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing low on inner tread

slight knock in steering

Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

Fail 27 Jul 2013 47,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2012 38,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front discs begining to rust across inner surfaces

both rear discs begining to rust across inner surfaces

nearside wiper begining to smear screen

Fail 19 Jul 2012 38,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front discs begining to rust across inner surfaces

both rear discs begining to rust across inner surfaces

nearside wiper begining to smear screen

Pass 20 Jul 2011 30,324 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 30,290 miles

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

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

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

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 ZJA is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,522cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZJA, 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 ZJA is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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