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EA08 GVF

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

165,071 mi
Last recorded165,071 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 165,071 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 155,305 miles

Both headlamp aim projected beam images are poor

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Covered in silicone (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 155,305 miles

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

Both headlamp aim projected beam images are poor

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Covered in silicone (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 145,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm plus smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm plus smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm plus smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm plus smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 145,814 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect colour (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm plus smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm plus smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm plus smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm plus smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 129,621 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 123,984 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 117,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear seats folded flat at time of test seatbelts for these seats not tested

exhaust heatshield loose/insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2020 117,362 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear seats folded flat at time of test seatbelts for these seats not tested

exhaust heatshield loose/insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2019 108,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 235/45--18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 98,916 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 98,916 miles

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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 86,825 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 74,470 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 74,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 62,674 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 62,674 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,624 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 46,624 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,594 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 37,594 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,720 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 GVF is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GVF, 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 GVF registered?

EA08 GVF is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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