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AT57 OBN

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

290,593 mi
Last recorded290,593 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 OBN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 290,593 miles

engine management light on

engine noise[suspect air intake pipe]

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 18 Nov 2016 290,593 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

engine noise[suspect air intake pipe]

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2015 247,049 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted

Suspect Rear brake pads may be wearing low

Tyres wearing

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2015 247,049 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Suspect Rear brake pads may be wearing low

Tyres wearing

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 192,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heatshields insecure

Suspect front brake pads wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 192,436 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heatshields insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspect front brake pads wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 149,610 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 149,610 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 94,943 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Dec 2011 73,828 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)

brake pedal rubber wear

front brake discs visually scored/lipped

oil leak from intercooler

rear no plate starting to delaminate

visual rust in areas on exhaust

Pass 24 Jan 2011 58,183 miles

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

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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AT57 OBN is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AT57 OBN, 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 AT57 OBN registered?

AT57 OBN is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is AT57 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT57 OBN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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