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DN08 ZNM

2008 Ford S-max

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,555 mi
Last recorded146,555 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 ZNM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 146,555 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 146,555 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 137,374 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 124,769 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 124,769 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 106,202 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 101,450 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 101,450 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt installation lower anchorage's less than 320mm apart (5.3.1k)

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

Offside Rear puncture

Fail 16 Mar 2018 101,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

eml light on

Pass 30 Mar 2017 95,940 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 95,938 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 89,974 miles

Front discs slightly pitted

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2015 78,662 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 78,662 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 68,996 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 52,558 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 52,558 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 40,122 miles

o/s/f,o/s/r, and n/s/r tyre s wearing low on tread.

Fail 27 Apr 2012 40,122 miles

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

o/s/f,o/s/r, and n/s/r tyre s wearing low on tread.

Pass 10 May 2011 30,387 miles

O/s/r lamp broken.

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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DN08 ZNM is a 2008 Ford S-max in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DN08 ZNM, 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 DN08 ZNM registered?

DN08 ZNM is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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