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AX57 GKF

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

178,683 mi
Last recorded178,683 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 GKF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 178,683 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 178,683 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 175,584 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 175,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 169,588 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 156,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 156,531 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 148,779 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 148,772 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 141,385 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 132,632 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 124,710 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 114,113 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 114,113 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 101,379 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 101,379 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 87,915 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 87,915 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 75,686 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild broken

hand brake high but not to stops

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 GKF is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AX57 GKF, 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 GKF registered?

AX57 GKF is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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