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DE08 TJX

2008 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,587 mi
Last recorded88,587 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 TJX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 88,587 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 88,584 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended damaged stalk (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 82,701 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 77,606 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 71,829 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 63,737 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 57,806 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 51,513 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO HAS NAIL IN TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 51,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO HAS NAIL IN TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,146 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Rear tyres splitting

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Apr 2015 39,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Apr 2015 39,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 May 2014 34,037 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 33,996 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 28,352 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,209 miles

Advise front nearside door mirror insecure

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 16,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise nearside door mirror insecure

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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DE08 TJX is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DE08 TJX, 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 DE08 TJX registered?

DE08 TJX is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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