MOT Status
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158,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear sub-frame and rear suspension components slightly corroded
Bonnet release handle missing. Had to use pliers to open bonnet
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (0.1 (b))
Nearside Reverse light inoperative
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Splitting/holed (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working Illuminated when tapped (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet release handle missing. Had to use pliers to open bonnet
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (0.1 (b))
Nearside Reverse light inoperative
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Splitting/holed (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RECOMMEND CHANGE WITH PADS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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)
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AP08 EYO is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 AP08 EYO, 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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AP08 EYO is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 June 2008.
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