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E16 TLC

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,187 mi
Last recorded188,187 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 TLC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 188,187 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 188,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 178,360 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 178,360 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 171,015 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 171,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 162,405 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 153,360 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 153,320 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 144,818 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 144,818 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 136,995 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 126,664 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 117,707 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 107,979 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 104,869 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 21 Sep 2015 104,869 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Oct 2014 99,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Oct 2013 93,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 87,069 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 79,203 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 59,167 miles

both front tyres on 2mm inner edges 1.6mm

exhaust heat sheild bent

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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E16 TLC is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 E16 TLC, 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 E16 TLC registered?

E16 TLC is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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