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CV08 UJU

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,051 mi
Last recorded131,051 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 UJU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 131,051 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSF, NSR, OSR ()

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 131,051 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSF, NSR, OSR ()

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 128,583 miles

Front bumper slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 119,379 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 119,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 117,013 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 110,592 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 110,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 104,125 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 104,125 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,918 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 92,918 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 83,090 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 72,004 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 72,004 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,079 miles

exhaust corroding mid to rear

Pass 9 Mar 2012 38,248 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 38,248 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 28,440 miles

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

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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CV08 UJU is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CV08 UJU, 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 CV08 UJU registered?

CV08 UJU is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is CV08 UJU safe to buy?

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