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AP08 OFW

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,865 mi
Last recorded96,865 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 OFW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 96,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2024 88,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 88,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 83,892 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 83,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jun 2022 73,467 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 66,720 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to wear limits and worn heavily on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 60,994 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 55,768 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 50,132 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 45,767 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 42,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 38,091 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 35,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre outer wall scuffed

rust visible on exhaust in areas

tyre sealant date 05/2012

Fail 20 Jun 2014 35,198 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre outer wall scuffed

rust visible on exhaust in areas

tyre sealant date 05/2012

Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,134 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 26,824 miles

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

o/s washer jet part blocked

tyre sealant date expired

Pass 23 Jun 2011 21,846 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 OFW is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OFW, 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 OFW registered?

AP08 OFW is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AP08 OFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 OFW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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