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AP08 NLU

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,458 mi
Last recorded128,458 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 NLU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 128,458 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive not visible (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 128,456 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 125,889 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section off exhaust near clamp as a small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.0mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer door handle open.s door intermittantly

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slightly damaged and buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 118,837 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 111,415 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 102,019 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 92,171 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 81,368 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 72,744 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 72,743 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 66,495 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,474 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 61,434 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,147 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 56,630 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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 NLU is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NLU, 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 NLU is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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