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AX57 GKA

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

182,206 mi
Last recorded182,206 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 GKA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 182,206 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 169,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

handbrake efficiency poor

headlamp images poor

n/s/r lower reflector damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with cracking in tread

rear seats stowed away at time of test

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2024 167,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

handbrake efficiency poor

headlamp images poor

n/s/r lower reflector damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with cracking in tread

rear seats stowed away at time of test

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 155,155 miles

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

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

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Mar 2022 139,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 127,042 miles

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

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

under-tray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2020 124,811 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 121,268 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 121,264 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 114,185 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 106,346 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 106,346 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 93,647 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 93,647 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 75,336 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012
Pass 23 Dec 2011 37,706 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 31,531 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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AX57 GKA is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AX57 GKA, 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 AX57 GKA registered?

AX57 GKA is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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