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AK58 SXU

2008 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,434 mi
Last recorded128,434 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 SXU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 128,434 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 128,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 125,793 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 123,318 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 119,993 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 119,961 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2021 117,756 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 117,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 115,214 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 112,705 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 108,680 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 103,373 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 98,230 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,840 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 92,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 87,953 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 85,586 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 80,938 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 71,811 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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AK58 SXU is a 2008 Ford S-max in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AK58 SXU, 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 AK58 SXU registered?

AK58 SXU is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is AK58 SXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 SXU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK58 SXU have outstanding finance?

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