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AX08 JNK

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,678 mi
Last recorded98,678 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 JNK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 98,678 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 98,673 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 93,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 90,161 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 90,155 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 86,673 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 86,673 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 84,011 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 84,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 80,036 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 74,003 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 69,468 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 65,256 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 56,470 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 56,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,911 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 47,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 47,591 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,407 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 38,870 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 38,870 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 29,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 29,860 miles

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 JNK is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JNK, 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 JNK registered?

AX08 JNK is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is AX08 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 JNK shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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