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AX08 DYA

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

191,725 mi
Last recorded191,725 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 DYA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 191,725 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 191,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 182,168 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 174,406 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 174,402 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front level sensor for headlamps broken

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 165,533 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 165,533 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended far o/s/r anchor not latching (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 157,983 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 153,308 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 31 Jul 2017 153,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2016 147,628 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 144,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 142,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 125,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2013 125,518 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

advise both front tyres have excessive shoulder wear

advise rear exhaust sheild broken away at rear

Pass 12 Jun 2012 109,496 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 90,945 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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AX08 DYA is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AX08 DYA, 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 AX08 DYA registered?

AX08 DYA is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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