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CA57 DMF

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

219,714 mi
Last recorded219,714 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 DMF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 219,714 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 211,989 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 211,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not laching (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 201,810 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough top mount (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 201,800 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough top mount (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 190,027 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 189,502 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering ram leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

back box exhaust has slight leak.

Pass 26 Jul 2017 180,050 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 157,246 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement advise both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 131,467 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 105,292 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 105,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

stiffness in both upper suspention top mounts

Pass 12 Jul 2013 77,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 53,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,872 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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CA57 DMF is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CA57 DMF, 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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CA57 DMF is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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