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AM53 JDS

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

157,666 mi
Last recorded157,666 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 JDS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 157,666 miles

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))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 144,252 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 132,787 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 123,778 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 118,082 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 118,082 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 113,602 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 107,260 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 98,933 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 90,234 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 90,234 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 82,176 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 73,832 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 73,832 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 65,883 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 53,110 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 39,045 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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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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What year was AM53 JDS registered?

AM53 JDS is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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