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AX08 NFE

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,468 mi
Last recorded137,468 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 NFE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 137,468 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 130,452 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 May 2018 130,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2017 125,252 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 125,252 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2016 122,056 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 115,863 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

age related cracks o/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2015 115,863 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

age related cracks o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2014 109,522 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 109,522 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 106,718 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 102,718 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 102,718 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 93,546 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 90,081 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 90,081 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear brake disc scored

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 NFE is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NFE, 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 NFE registered?

AX08 NFE is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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