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EA08 GRX

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

128,391 mi
Last recorded128,391 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 128,391 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 123,939 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 120,425 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 115,518 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 109,735 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 99,278 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 99,278 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 92,739 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 85,389 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,872 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 67,391 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 59,714 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,094 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 39,902 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,407 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 GRX is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GRX, 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 GRX registered?

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

Is EA08 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 GRX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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