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AN08 GMV

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,175 mi
Last recorded138,175 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 GMV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 138,175 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 138,150 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 129,000 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 128,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 118,306 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 118,124 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 108,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 100,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 and wearing adversely along its inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 100,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/r17 98y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 and wearing adversely along its inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 87,743 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 87,571 miles

exhaust corroded

front number plate deteriorated

front wipers poor

hand brake lever button insecure but doesnt affect operation

nsr tyre 2.5mm

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 1 Oct 2015 87,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

exhaust corroded

front number plate deteriorated

front wipers poor

hand brake lever button insecure but doesnt affect operation

nsr tyre 2.5mm

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 15 Sep 2014 73,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf tyre 2mm

osr tyre slightly feathered

strong advise - nsf tyre on legal limit

strong advise - nsr tyre badly perished distorted and on legal limit

Pass 30 Sep 2013 59,247 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,221 miles

Front discs very worn

Fail 24 Sep 2012 43,221 miles

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

Front discs very worn

Pass 11 Aug 2011 30,495 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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AN08 GMV is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AN08 GMV, 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 AN08 GMV registered?

AN08 GMV is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 August 2008.

Is AN08 GMV safe to buy?

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