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DL08 AXO

2008 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 2522cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,737 mi
Last recorded95,737 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 AXO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,522cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 95,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front most arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front most arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 91,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front Most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front Most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 88,109 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 84,897 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 80,857 miles

All brake pipes greased

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust hanger rotted off

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2022 80,857 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

All brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear exhaust hanger rotted off

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2021 77,028 miles

front tyres bald on edges

Fail 27 Jul 2021 77,027 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2020 70,730 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 65,596 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 60,906 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 54,490 miles

rear tyres worn/bald on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2016 48,820 miles

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

front brakes discs worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2015 42,159 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 35,861 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

n/s rear tyre tread out of shape

Pass 11 Jul 2013 31,421 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 25,228 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 25,228 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 19,068 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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DL08 AXO is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,522cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DL08 AXO, 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 DL08 AXO registered?

DL08 AXO is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is DL08 AXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL08 AXO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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