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AV08 ZXE

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,612 mi
Last recorded134,612 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 ZXE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2023 134,612 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint on suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust close to sub frame

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 12 Feb 2022 130,617 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield part loose

rear exhaust pipe runs close to rear subframe

Pass 19 Feb 2021 125,763 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Exhaust shield is not fully secure. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 118,103 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 107,007 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 107,007 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 93,150 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 93,150 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 91,083 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 85,908 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 85,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 80,926 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 74,079 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 66,074 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,239 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)

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

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 ZXE is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

AV08 ZXE is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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