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EA08 AHY

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,395 mi
Last recorded118,395 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 AHY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 118,395 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 109,249 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 109,195 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 94,923 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 May 2018 94,886 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2017 79,248 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 65,256 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 64,697 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 57,048 miles

Front brake pads look low.

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 57,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake pads look low.

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 51,126 miles

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

re-check front brake pads in 3-4000 miles

Pass 8 May 2012 43,233 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 8 May 2012 43,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,436 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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EA08 AHY is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA08 AHY, 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 EA08 AHY registered?

EA08 AHY is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is EA08 AHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 AHY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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