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AV08 GYA

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,267 mi
Last recorded172,267 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 GYA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 172,267 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL OF THEM (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear 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))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 169,980 miles

Both sides front tyres worn on edges approaching wear markers

Both sides rear shock absorber bodies corroded & light misting of oil

Both sides rear suspension coil springs corroding

Both sides rear trailing arm to body mount bushes deteriorating

Exhaust corroded

Rear brake discs worn & scored

Rear subframe & attached suspension components corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2021 147,698 miles

Front Both front drop links boots slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre showing signs of wearing on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear trailing arm front bush worn, not to excess.

Rear Both rear shock bodies corroded, not to excess.

Rear Can only check N/S/R seat belt as boot full.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges, not to excess. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 147,698 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Both front drop links boots slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre showing signs of wearing on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear trailing arm front bush worn, not to excess.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Both rear shock bodies corroded, not to excess.

Rear Can only check N/S/R seat belt as boot full.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges, not to excess. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 135,084 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 120,979 miles

nearside & offside side repeater damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2018 108,310 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,784 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 84,242 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 75,303 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 64,840 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 64,825 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 55,356 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 55,356 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,517 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 45,517 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,585 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 35,199 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AV08 GYA is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV08 GYA, 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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AV08 GYA is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 March 2008.

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