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AV08 PZA

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,395 mi
Last recorded115,395 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 115,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 108,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2017 107,905 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing in 3 places (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2016 99,417 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 92,699 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 86,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Apr 2013 79,517 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front service brake veers right

Fail 8 Apr 2013 79,515 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front service brake veers right

nearside windscreen wiper fouls bonnet

Pass 22 Feb 2012 76,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2012 76,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,648 miles

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 PZA is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PZA, 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 PZA registered?

AV08 PZA is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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