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AX57 GNU

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,071 mi
Last recorded125,071 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 GNU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 125,071 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 125,071 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 116,756 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 112,173 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are feathered

Pass 26 Jan 2018 102,743 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 102,743 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 93,737 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

boot seats are folded away

center brake light does not work

Pass 27 Jan 2016 84,671 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear unable to check full function of adult belt

items removed from drivers view at time of test

seats in boot folded down unable to check full function of adult belts

undertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Jan 2015 74,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise child seats fitted to center offside and nearside unable to check full function of seat belts

advise unable to check function of seatbelts in the boot due to seats folded down

Pass 29 Jan 2014 64,742 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 52,469 miles

offside rear tyre worn to the 1.6mm legal limit and is badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2012 41,666 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 29,448 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 29,448 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 GNU is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX57 GNU registered?

AX57 GNU is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is AX57 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX57 GNU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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