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AU58 URT

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,403 mi
Last recorded166,403 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 URT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 166,403 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 166,403 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 152,447 miles

NEARSIDE SILL SEVERELY DAMAGED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 152,445 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy - (cat) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Seized bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lenses are deteriorated

NEARSIDE SILL SEVERELY DAMAGED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both inners not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 131,160 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 129,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 125,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in steering rack radial arms

Fail 17 Sep 2020 125,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in steering rack radial arms

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 120,358 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 120,337 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 115,399 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 110,832 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 102,476 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 102,476 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 91,314 miles

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 24 Sep 2015 91,313 miles

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)

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 17 Jun 2014 74,423 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 74,423 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2013 65,206 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,057 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 41,689 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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AU58 URT is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU58 URT, 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 AU58 URT registered?

AU58 URT is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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