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CE08 ZXR

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,548 mi
Last recorded144,548 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 ZXR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 144,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 May 2022 144,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 138,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 131,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 123,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 123,379 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 119,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre and rear exhaust heatshields insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2018 119,406 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre and rear exhaust heatshields insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2017 111,693 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 111,587 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 102,615 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 102,417 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 94,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2015 93,979 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2014 85,531 miles

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

o/s mirror glass damaged

slight leak from flexi exhaust downpipe

wiper blades slightly poor

Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,964 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 52,979 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 1.6MM - 2MM

MARKS TO WINDSCREEN

REAR SEATS FITTED WITH CHILD SEATS

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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CE08 ZXR is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CE08 ZXR, 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 CE08 ZXR registered?

CE08 ZXR is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is CE08 ZXR safe to buy?

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