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AX08 EFU

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

252,901 mi
Last recorded252,901 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 EFU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 252,901 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 252,721 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 245,779 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 237,419 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 237,416 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 219,015 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 200,103 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 181,683 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 161,092 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2016 161,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2015 141,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing more on the inner edge's

Pass 29 Jul 2015 141,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing more on the inner edge's

Pass 12 Feb 2015 122,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 116,166 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 105,533 miles

pin hole leak in exhaust

rear wiper split

Fail 5 Jun 2012 93,503 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 93,503 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 81,366 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 81,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 EFU is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EFU, 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 EFU registered?

AX08 EFU is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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