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DE57 KJF

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,104 mi
Last recorded166,104 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 KJF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 166,104 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 166,104 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2021 151,635 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 151,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 125,584 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 109,968 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 108,393 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 91,230 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 74,347 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 64,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 55,431 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 55,431 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 49,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,036 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 33,644 miles

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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DE57 KJF is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE57 KJF, 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 DE57 KJF registered?

DE57 KJF is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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The MOT history for DE57 KJF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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