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AV08 XTS

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,312 mi
Last recorded107,312 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 107,312 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 91,738 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 83,506 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 71,810 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear 1 out of 2 position lamp's not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 71,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure back box pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear 1 out of 2 position lamp's not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 65,762 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 59,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm,inner shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 59,782 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm,inner shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 52,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,398 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 45,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 38,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 35,035 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,763 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 XTS is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XTS, 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 XTS registered?

AV08 XTS is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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