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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front 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))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle NS is low 45% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside centre row, and both in third row.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rust stains from fixing screws. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside centre row, and both in third row.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rust stains from fixing screws. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 of 5 rear seats occupied by child seats. Only able to fully inspect third row nearside.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearing. (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Transverse arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Transverse arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 of 5 rear seats occupied by child seats. Only able to fully inspect third row nearside.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearing. (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Transverse arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp with oil. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 4 of 5 positions in 2nd and 3rd row seats have child seats fitted.
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All display limited damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear trailing arm front bush is starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides. It appears to have aftermarket high power bulbs fitted. Correct type bulbs required. (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 4 of 5 positions in 2nd and 3rd row seats have child seats fitted.
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All display limited damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear trailing arm front bush is starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 of 5 rear seats have full size child seats installed.
Coil spring corroded Both rears, at lower coils. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside front anti-roll bar link upper gaiter has a small hole in it. Still prevents ingress of foreign material.
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect The whole vehicle appears floaty over uneven surfaces. (5.3.2 (b))
Brake cable has restricted free movement At offside rear caliper (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to assess wheel bearing or tyre condition. (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 of 5 rear seats have full size child seats installed.
Coil spring corroded Both rears, at lower coils. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unevenly worn across axle. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside front anti-roll bar link upper gaiter has a small hole in it. Still prevents ingress of foreign material.
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect The whole vehicle appears floaty over uneven surfaces. (5.3.2 (b))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row and rear row. 4 belts in all.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Nearside headlamp not secured by all fixings, but does not move excessively with bonnet in closed position.
Offside Front slight play in steering rack arm
smear to both front wipers
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front slight play in steering rack arm
smear to both front wipers
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust heatshields broken and insecure.
nearside rear tyres bald on inner and has a nail in it.
offside front sidelight broken
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust heatshields broken and insecure.
nearside rear tyres bald on inner and has a nail in it.
offside front sidelight broken
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust heat sheilds loose
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust heat sheilds loose
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
passengers washer jet missing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight corrosion in offside and nearside front brake discs
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CU08 ZXS is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 CU08 ZXS, 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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CU08 ZXS is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 March 2008.
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