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AV08 SXN

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,012 mi
Last recorded149,012 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 SXN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 149,012 miles

o-s-r tyre low inner edge oil leak o-s-f tyre perished low on inner edge front number plate rear pads rear plate

Pass 3 Apr 2017 141,139 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 132,713 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on the inside (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 120,082 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Pass 2 Mar 2015 120,082 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Pass 27 Feb 2014 108,301 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 103,572 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 103,572 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 90,545 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 65,481 miles

engine undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 5 Apr 2011 65,481 miles

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

engine undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

slight corrosion to exhaust system

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 SXN is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey 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 SXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV08 SXN registered?

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

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