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AV08 SDZ

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,028 mi
Last recorded125,028 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 SDZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 125,028 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 117,469 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 112,597 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 108,615 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 108,615 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 102,978 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 102,978 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 95,547 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 87,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 80,478 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 71,439 miles

both front tyres wearing low

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2015 60,851 miles

front number plate deteriated slightly

Fail 23 Feb 2015 60,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate deteriated slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2014 52,623 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,572 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limits on outer edges

rear pads low

Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,379 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

rear brake pads look low

Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,380 miles

unable to correctly check nearside rear seatbelt as baby seat fitted

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 SDZ is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

AV08 SDZ is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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