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AX08 HCL

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,671 mi
Last recorded145,671 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 HCL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 145,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 145,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 129,372 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 116,249 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake required effort only just met.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 110,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 101,652 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2017 94,832 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 87,487 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 81,361 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 79,080 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 69,745 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 58,418 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 45,869 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,883 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 33,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 HCL is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HCL, 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 HCL registered?

AX08 HCL is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AX08 HCL safe to buy?

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