MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,725 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear 1 off sidelight bulb not working
Offside mirror slight damage
high level stop not working
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear 1 off sidelight bulb not working
Offside mirror slight damage
high level stop not working
light misting of oil to n/s/f shock absorber, weak in performance
n/s/f inner brake pad low change now
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EA08 SPX is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc 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 SPX, 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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How do I check the history of EA08 SPX?
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What year was EA08 SPX registered?
EA08 SPX is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 April 2008.
Is EA08 SPX safe to buy?
The MOT history for EA08 SPX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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