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AX08 EFH

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,330 mi
Last recorded143,330 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 EFH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 143,330 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 143,324 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2020 139,019 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2020 138,878 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 134,221 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 127,635 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 123,261 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 119,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 114,481 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 102,187 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 87,420 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 66,156 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 EFH is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AX08 EFH, 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 EFH registered?

AX08 EFH is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is AX08 EFH safe to buy?

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