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AU58 VZL

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

248,292 mi
Last recorded248,292 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 248,292 miles

Exhaust Heat-Shield Loose

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 248,214 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust Heat-Shield Loose

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 237,017 miles

Exhaust: shield loose

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 237,017 miles

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

Exhaust: shield loose

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 220,985 miles

Offside Lower air bag exposed. cover damaged.

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Oct 2022 220,985 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower air bag exposed. cover damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald on the inner shoulder close to the cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2021 208,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 196,616 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 188,825 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 188,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate Dash board fault all warning lamps not working and tell tail lamps or fog light symbol or hazards symbols on dash not working (1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 178,399 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 178,399 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front brake hose tight

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 163,758 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 149,396 miles

heavy oil leak.

nearside front top mount noisy in rotation.

no rear seat belts tested as seats folded and vehicle loaded.

Fail 8 Sep 2016 149,395 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake arm at calliper. (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides. (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs lipped and corroded on braking surfaces.

heavy oil leak.

nearside front top mount noisy in rotation.

nearside rear tyre worn on both sides.

no rear seat belts tested as seats folded and vehicle loaded.

offside rear tyre bald on inner and out of shape.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 135,735 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 119,221 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 101,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 74,456 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 51,718 miles

3rd row seats and seatbelts not tested, access is restricted (seats folded flat at time of test)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

coolant level on minimum, checked when hot, requires recheck when cold

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

offside front tyre worn very low on the inner shoulder but not within central 3/4 of tread width

oil level on minimum

rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin, not visible enough to fully assess

wipers slightly smeary but still clear screen effectively

Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,718 miles

3rd row seats and seatbelts not tested, access is restricted (seats folded flat at time of test)

coolant level on minimum, checked when hot, requires recheck when cold

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

offside front tyre worn very low on the inner shoulder but not within central 3/4 of tread width

oil level on minimum

rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin, not visible enough to fully assess

wipers slightly smeary but still clear screen effectively

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

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