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AP08 EYL

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

228,174 mi
Last recorded228,174 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 228,174 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 225,829 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2024 218,623 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 212,451 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 204,764 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 204,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 197,384 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded, but not seriously weakened.

Pass 25 Jul 2020 189,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 179,030 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 179,004 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 170,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 160,345 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front tyres worn on edge of tread

Nearside Front tyre damaged on inner side wall

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 29 Apr 2017 160,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front tyres worn on edge of tread

Nearside Front tyre damaged on inner side wall

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 May 2016 147,261 miles

offside rear tyre side wall has slight damage

Fail 29 Apr 2016 146,991 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside rear tyre side wall has slight damage

Pass 1 May 2015 132,562 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 116,184 miles

Offside front tyre low on edges

Fail 2 May 2014 116,037 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre low on edges

Pass 7 May 2013 104,696 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 90,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jun 2012 90,165 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2011 70,417 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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AP08 EYL is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EYL, 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 EYL registered?

AP08 EYL is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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