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AV57 WDU

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

167,253 mi
Last recorded167,253 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 WDU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 167,253 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 167,189 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 167,173 miles

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))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 167,097 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 152,562 miles

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.

Fail 21 Feb 2019 152,562 miles

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.

Fail 14 Jan 2019 152,451 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 135,562 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (2mm (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Feb 2018 135,562 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 112,959 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 112,959 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 100,415 miles

n/s/r o/s/r tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 14 Nov 2014 82,643 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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 69,997 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Fail 14 Nov 2013 69,997 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 56,199 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 56,199 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 42,215 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 31,570 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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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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