MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside mirror secured with tape.
Nearside rear inner sidelight not working.
Offside rear shock absorber weeping.
Parking brake has slight reserve travel.
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailer arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear coil springs corroded.
Tailgate not fully closing onto second catch, but secure.
Temporary rear seats not secured for use.
Undertrays fitted.
Wear and slight pitting front discs.
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside mirror secured with tape.
Nearside rear inner sidelight not working.
Offside rear shock absorber weeping.
Parking brake has slight reserve travel.
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailer arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear coil springs corroded.
Tailgate not fully closing onto second catch, but secure.
Temporary rear seats not secured for use.
Undertrays fitted.
Wear and slight pitting front discs.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
handbrake reading 17%, minimum requirement 16%
nearside front tyre low inner edge
nearside mirror secured with tape
nearside rear inner sidelight not working
offside rear shock absorber weeping
rear coil springs corroded
tailgate not fully closing onto second catch, but secure
temporary rear seats not secured for use
undertrays fitted
wear and slight pitting front discs
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (2mm (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (2mm (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres wearing on edges
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn hard on shoulder cord/ply showing (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on shoulder (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r o/s/r tyres wearing on both edges
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs slightly lipped and worn
rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs slightly lipped and worn
rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn
rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated
front discs in poor condition
front inner pads look to be getting low
front wipers starting to smear
n/s/r 215/60/16-W tyre close to limit and heavily worn on outer edge
rear discs lipped
rear most seat belts not checked due to seats being in stowed position and items in boot
rear pads low
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front discs in poor condition
front inner pads look to be getting low
front wipers starting to smear
n/s/r 215/60/16-W tyre close to limit and heavily worn on outer edge
rear discs lipped
rear most seat belts not checked due to seats being in stowed position and items in boot
rear pads low
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AV57 WDU is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AV57 WDU, 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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AV57 WDU is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 February 2008.
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