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AV57 XOP

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,272 mi
Last recorded138,272 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 XOP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 138,272 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 137,749 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 126,558 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 126,278 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 117,799 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 111,063 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 94,839 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 87,588 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 79,659 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 74,264 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 74,099 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 70,872 miles

front brake pads getting low.

n/s/r trailing arm bush perished and splitting.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 66,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 66,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Nov 2013 62,403 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 62,384 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 56,692 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2011 49,299 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 38,524 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake pads 50% worn and discs slightly worn

nearside centre iso-fix child seat fitted

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 XOP is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV57 XOP, 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 AV57 XOP registered?

AV57 XOP is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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