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C12 LST

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,557 mi
Last recorded114,557 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 LST
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 114,557 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 114,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 103,860 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 103,860 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2017 100,385 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 69,772 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 96,772 miles

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

Centre stop lamp not working

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 88,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 78,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre worn on inner edge and near side front wearing edges 225/50r17

Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers smear slightly

Fail 9 Oct 2013 67,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers smear slightly

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 56,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing edges

near side front tyre starting to split across tread area

near side rear tyre side wall cracking and worn on outer edge

slight side wall damage to off side front tyre

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 12 Oct 2011 46,469 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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C12 LST is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C12 LST, 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 C12 LST registered?

C12 LST is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 November 2008.

Is C12 LST safe to buy?

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