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AU58 VVG

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,285 mi
Last recorded134,285 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 VVG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 134,285 miles

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

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Under side of vehicle showing signs of rusting

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2022 134,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Under side of vehicle showing signs of rusting

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2021 121,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside showing signs of corrosion cradles etc no holes at test

Pass 16 Dec 2020 112,061 miles

High level brake light insecure

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear compartment ()

Fail 10 Dec 2020 112,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

High level brake light insecure

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear compartment ()

Pass 12 Dec 2019 104,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 93,254 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 93,201 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2017 83,745 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 83,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 74,209 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 65,923 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS NAIL IN

Pass 4 Nov 2014 56,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Oct 2013 45,147 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

o/s/f inner part of disc is rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,551 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs inside edge corroded

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 VVG is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU58 VVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU58 VVG registered?

AU58 VVG is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is AU58 VVG safe to buy?

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