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AV08 MJX

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

190,729 mi
Last recorded190,729 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 190,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

highlevel brake not working

Pass 12 Feb 2025 182,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 161,588 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 161,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 154,676 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s + o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in side (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front side light lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe + lower spring pans (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 154,676 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s + o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in side (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front side light lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe + lower spring pans (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 145,307 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre depths on 3mm and wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perishing in thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear subframe rusty

Rear Rear suspension components rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 135,302 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 130,887 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 124,654 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 118,332 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 118,331 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 110,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper smears screen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 110,842 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper smears screen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 100,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge going bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge going bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 91,395 miles

rear trailing arm bushes starting to de-bond

Fail 11 Feb 2015 91,382 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 82,101 miles

Brake discs corrosion to rear both sides of vehicle

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 82,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake discs corrosion to rear both sides of vehicle

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2013 69,375 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 69,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 55,434 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 40,073 miles

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic inner sill covers fitted

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

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 MJX is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MJX, 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 MJX is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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