MOT Status
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141,676 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
eml on dash
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine covers fitted
undertrays and fuel lines have covers fitted
Nearside Front chuffing noise from engine.suspected injector.engine cover fitted not able to see
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front chuffing noise from engine.suspected injector.engine cover fitted not able to see
Front Top and bottom engine covers fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiply cuts Recommend replacing tyre, size 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine cover fitted
Offside rear trailing arm bush worn
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
n/s/r tyre perished
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear tyre deteriorated
Offside front tyre has cut not in excess of 25mm
Offside rear tyre under inflated (pre-test checks)
o/s and n/s rear inner brake pads low and near limit
o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to perish
o/s and n/s wipers starting to smear
parking brake travel, but only just has a reserve
rear brake discs wearing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake discs wearing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s and n/s rear inner brake pads low and near limit
o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to perish
o/s and n/s wipers starting to smear
parking brake travel, but only just has a reserve
both rear tyres perrishing
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AV08 HLJ is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 AV08 HLJ, 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 AV08 HLJ registered?
AV08 HLJ is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 March 2008.
Is AV08 HLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for AV08 HLJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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