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AO08 LGA

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,689 mi
Last recorded81,689 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 LGA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 81,689 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 81,686 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2024 80,431 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre could be a sharp stone ()

Pass 21 Aug 2023 79,340 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 78,033 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 78,033 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 76,357 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 76,357 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 72,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 72,682 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 68,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 3 minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 68,059 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 3 minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 62,767 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 55,807 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 47,589 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,992 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 29,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Mar 2013 25,177 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 22,481 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 19,324 miles

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

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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AO08 LGA is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO08 LGA, 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 AO08 LGA registered?

AO08 LGA is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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