MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,666 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bottom arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bottom arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear exhaust system porous
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
high level stop light inop
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
brake pedal pad starting to wear
corrosion on all rear suspension components
engine cover fitted
engine undertay fitted
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
brake pedal pad starting to wear
corrosion on all rear suspension components
engine cover fitted
engine undertay fitted
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion on all rear suspension components
engine cover fitted
engine undertray fitted
Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on inner + outer edges
Offside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine cover fitted
engine undertray fitted
slight corrosion on all rear suspension components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on raised inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight corrosion lip on front brake discs
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working inner sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight corrosion lip on front brake discs
BRAKE PEDAL PAD STARTING TO WEAR
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
Nearside Rear TYRE HAS NAIL IN IT
OFFSIDE REAR COIL SPRING HAS SLIGHT CORROSION
REAR WIPER BLADE ENDS SPLIT
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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AM53 JDS is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 AM53 JDS, 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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AM53 JDS is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 November 2008.
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