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EA08 CXG

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

148,043 mi
Last recorded148,043 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 148,043 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 134,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 121,263 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 114,051 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 102,305 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 94,377 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 87,182 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 78,612 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 63,796 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 63,796 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 59,736 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 54,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm, and wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm, and wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 49,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,552 miles

Crack in screen zone B

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 28,160 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,909 miles

cut in sidewall of nearside front Tyre

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 CXG is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EA08 CXG, 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 CXG registered?

EA08 CXG is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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