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DE08 TNO

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,978 mi
Last recorded171,978 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 TNO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 171,978 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 161,250 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 154,088 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 144,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 134,798 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre worn on edge ()

Pass 12 May 2017 126,160 miles

Front discs poor condition

Nearside rear tyre worn low outer edge 225/50/17

Fail 12 May 2017 126,160 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning Stiff (2.3.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs poor condition

Nearside rear tyre worn low outer edge 225/50/17

Pass 9 May 2016 107,988 miles

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

steering feels slightly heavy

Fail 12 May 2015 90,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 May 2015 90,882 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 May 2014 76,340 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 59,686 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 46,477 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 46,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished.

Pass 5 May 2011 34,604 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to check center and rear seats

Fail 5 May 2011 34,604 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

unable to check center and rear 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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DE08 TNO is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TNO, 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 TNO registered?

DE08 TNO is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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