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DF08 XMM

2008 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,365 mi
Last recorded130,365 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 XMM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 130,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL (5.2.3 (l))

surface rust around rear suspension

Pass 5 Jun 2020 122,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 122,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 121,839 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 111,226 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 103,315 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 92,879 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Fail 18 Mar 2017 92,808 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 21 Mar 2016 81,532 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (3.5.1g)

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 28 Mar 2015 70,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine noise on fast idle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 60,865 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 52,725 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 52,725 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 42,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 42,811 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 31,829 miles

rear brake pad linings low

Fail 12 May 2011 31,829 miles

rear brake pad linings low

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 XMM is a 2008 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DF08 XMM, 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 XMM registered?

DF08 XMM is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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