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AX08 EFT

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

234,897 mi
Last recorded234,897 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 EFT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 234,897 miles

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))

minor oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2020 234,897 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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))

minor oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2019 211,750 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 211,746 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 207,887 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 202,620 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 188,330 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 176,591 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 158,345 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 147,569 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 147,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 129,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 121,561 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 121,561 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 105,211 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 99,444 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 95,538 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 92,426 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 91,366 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 85,326 miles

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

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 EFT is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EFT, 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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AX08 EFT is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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