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AP08 EXN

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,458 mi
Last recorded140,458 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 EXN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 140,458 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 140,452 miles

Central Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 131,937 miles

Central Rear Seat folded so couldn't check the Buckle or belt

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded also stopper not secure (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 131,937 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Seat folded so couldn't check the Buckle or belt

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded also stopper not secure (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 125,126 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 125,126 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45 R 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 118,353 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 110,513 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 110,513 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 108,864 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 95,383 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,553 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 77,496 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 77,493 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 66,771 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,705 miles

3rd section of exhaust heat shield damaged.

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

rear discs lipping.

Pass 6 May 2011 36,197 miles

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

boot area full so unable to check rear row seats/seatbelts correctly.

exhaust heat shield protecting fuel tank damaged.

front and rear wiper smeary.

front washer jets blocked /out of aim.

nearside and offside front tyre treads low (235/45r1898we/l)

nearside and offside rear tyre treads low, cracking and wearing (25/45zr1898we/l)

rear brake discs lipping/wearing.

Fail 6 May 2011 36,197 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot area full so unable to check rear row seats/seatbelts correctly.

exhaust heat shield protecting fuel tank damaged.

front and rear wiper smeary.

front washer jets blocked /out of aim.

nearside and offside front tyre treads low (235/45r1898we/l)

nearside and offside rear tyre treads low, cracking and wearing (25/45zr1898we/l)

rear brake discs lipping/wearing.

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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AP08 EXN is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP08 EXN, 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 AP08 EXN registered?

AP08 EXN is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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