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EA08 KNH

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

191,240 mi
Last recorded191,240 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 KNH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 191,240 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 191,236 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 187,689 miles

Offside Front Lower strut bush wearing, making a rubbing noise.

Fail 17 Mar 2021 187,683 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower strut bush wearing, making a rubbing noise.

Offside Inner Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 184,906 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 184,901 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 172,418 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 3 ()

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

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

Rear seats folded flat, seats & seat belts not tested

Fail 29 Jan 2019 172,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 3 ()

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

O/S headlamp broken, but secure

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

Rear seats folded flat, seats & seat belts not tested

Pass 26 Jan 2018 154,755 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 154,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 135,492 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both../ (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 117,435 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 99,203 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 85,021 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 66,658 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,658 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,930 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 KNH is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KNH, 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 KNH registered?

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

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