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AP08 GHH

2008 Ford S-max

Orange Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,273 mi
Last recorded77,273 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 GHH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 77,273 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 77,273 miles

Front 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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 70,629 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 70,628 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 61,897 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 53,822 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 53,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking onside wall and tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm center (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking on side wall and tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 46,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake pipes covered at rear

Fail 13 Nov 2014 46,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

brake pipes covered at rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Nov 2013 37,242 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 37,242 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 28,524 miles

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

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

cuts in both rear tyres not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 16 Nov 2011 21,041 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)

front wipers starting to smear

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 GHH is a 2008 Ford S-max in Orange with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GHH, 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 GHH is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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