MOT Status
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190,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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)
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)
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)
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)
rear trailing arm bushes starting to de-bond
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
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
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
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
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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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