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DF08 AJX

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,505 mi
Last recorded110,505 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 AJX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 110,505 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 101,380 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 101,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 98,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 96,478 miles

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES PULLING FROM BOND, ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 in centre row ()

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI POOR, HANGER 50% CORRODED, BOTH RUBBERS WORN, MOST OF SYSTEM HAS HEAVY CORROSION. ADVISE FULL NEW EXHAUST.

HEAVY CORROSION TO O/S/R ROAD SPRING

HEAVY WEAR TO REAR DISCS

High level stop not working

MOST CHASSIS COMP. HEAVY CORROSION

N/s/r shock weaping

Fail 27 Jun 2019 96,477 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure HANGER SHEERED, ADVISE TEMP WELD REPAIR (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 98W (ADVISE XL) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES PULLING FROM BOND, ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 in centre row ()

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI POOR, HANGER 50% CORRODED, BOTH RUBBERS WORN, MOST OF SYSTEM HAS HEAVY CORROSION. ADVISE FULL NEW EXHAUST.

Front wiper blades poor

HEAVY CORROSION TO O/S/R ROAD SPRING

HEAVY WEAR TO REAR DISCS

High level stop not working

MOST CHASSIS COMP. HEAVY CORROSION

N/s/r shock weaping

O/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT 225/50/17 98W

O/S/R TYRE 3MM AND VERY POOR SIDE WALL, ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 21 Jun 2018 89,505 miles

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

N/S/F tyre valve deteriorated

O/S/R position lamp has part of its light source not working 50% remaining

O/S/R shock absorber damp

O/S/R tyre perishing/distorted on inner section of tread at 3mm

both front tyres worn in the central part of tread(tread at 2.5mm) 225/50 r17 98w

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated resulting in some movement but not currently not considered excessive

central stop light not working

exhaust flexi deteriorated/has minor leak of gases

exhaust system corroded

power steering noisy on full lock fluid close to min

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 79,924 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 65,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 65,612 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 56,234 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 44,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2013 38,884 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 38,884 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake showing signs of binding

Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,027 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 24,199 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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DF08 AJX is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DF08 AJX, 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 DF08 AJX registered?

DF08 AJX is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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