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EA08 SPV

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,135 mi
Last recorded102,135 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 102,135 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 98,362 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 93,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

rear suspension rusted

Fail 1 May 2018 93,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

rear suspension rusted

Pass 13 May 2017 85,670 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tires perishing

nearside front tyre cut along the tread but not deep enough to show cords/ply

Fail 11 May 2017 85,629 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing caliper retaining clip missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tires perishing

nearside front tyre cut along the tread but not deep enough to show cords/ply

Pass 4 May 2016 76,298 miles

engine covered/under trays fitted

offside front tyre has cut

Pass 25 Apr 2015 64,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice on front wipers smearing

Pass 1 May 2014 52,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2014 52,641 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 35,602 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F Tyre low tread

N/S/R Tyre tread uneven

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 SPV is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SPV, 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 SPV registered?

EA08 SPV is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is EA08 SPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 SPV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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