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AV08 MKD

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,299 mi
Last recorded130,299 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 130,299 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 126,221 miles

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

Rear disc slight lip

Fail 23 Mar 2020 126,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear disc slight lip

Pass 25 Mar 2019 118,472 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre going bald on edges

rear brake pads look thin

slight exhaust leak front flexi pipe

Pass 26 Mar 2018 109,694 miles

front brake discs badly worn

front exhaust flexy pipe blowing

n/s/r pads on limit

Fail 26 Mar 2018 109,693 miles

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front brake discs badly worn

front exhaust flexy pipe blowing

n/s/r pads on limit

Pass 28 Mar 2017 102,742 miles

Central Exhaust section blowing

Front Inner Brake pads getting low

Front brake disks worn

Oil leak

Rear Seats folded down at time of test

Rear brake disks worn

Rear brake pads getting low

Some movement in steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2016 92,850 miles

slight exhaust blow centre pipe

Pass 30 Mar 2015 84,881 miles

205/50/16 tyres fitted on front axle 215/60/16 tyres fitted on rear axle

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Jun 2014 81,185 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2012 76,589 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2012 76,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 65,942 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 65,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,687 miles

rear brake discs worn and lipped

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 MKD is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MKD, 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 MKD registered?

AV08 MKD is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is AV08 MKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 MKD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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