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EA08 KNG

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,554 mi
Last recorded135,554 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 KNG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 135,554 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 135,537 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 131,574 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears nearside and offside, lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arms, nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2022 131,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust hanger broken

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears nearside and offside, lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arms, nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2021 127,731 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears, lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2020 121,765 miles

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

both rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2020 117,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 112,493 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear most seats under floor no belt check

Pass 13 Feb 2018 105,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread ADVISE TO REPLACE (6.3.1d)

both front tyres scrubbed/worn on inner & outer tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 105,572 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread ADVISE TO REPLACE (6.3.1d)

both front tyres scrubbed/worn on inner & outer tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 102,457 miles

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

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

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 10 Oct 2015 87,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 86,961 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 x hangers blown through welds (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,330 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre is wearing slightly low on the inner edge,

offside front tyre is wearing slightly low on the inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2014 70,305 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre is wearing slightly low on the inner edge,

offside front tyre is wearing slightly low on the inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,230 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear trailing arm bushes are starting to crack and split slightly.

Pass 28 Apr 2012 47,345 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,864 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 KNG is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KNG, 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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EA08 KNG is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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