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EA08 RGY

2008 Ford S-max

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

220,436 mi
Last recorded220,436 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 RGY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 220,436 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 212,188 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2021 203,275 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 26 Sep 2020 191,591 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 178,957 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2019 178,957 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2018 166,311 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 150,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 150,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 139,471 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 139,471 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 118,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

center brake lamp not working

Pass 19 Apr 2014 97,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 97,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 79,017 miles

Exhaust corroded around hanging brackets no leaks now

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)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 79,017 miles

Exhaust corroded around hanging brackets no leaks now

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)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 61,684 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,643 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 45,494 miles

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

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

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 RGY is a 2008 Ford S-max in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RGY, 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 RGY registered?

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

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