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AV08 MKA

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

199,502 mi
Last recorded199,502 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 MKA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 199,502 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2018 199,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2017 192,963 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 192,862 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 188,018 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Oct 2016 187,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 130,907 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 130,798 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 130,798 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 118,201 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 100,032 miles

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

Rear seats not in use unable to fully inspect seatbelts

Pass 4 Apr 2011 78,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 78,932 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MKA is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MKA, 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 MKA registered?

AV08 MKA is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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