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EA08 SPX

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,725 mi
Last recorded154,725 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 SPX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 154,725 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 143,420 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 143,420 miles

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))

Pass 15 May 2018 129,824 miles

Offside Rear 1 off sidelight bulb not working

Offside mirror slight damage

high level stop not working

Fail 15 May 2018 129,808 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 118,485 miles

light misting of oil to n/s/f shock absorber, weak in performance

n/s/f inner brake pad low change now

Pass 18 May 2016 110,993 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 110,830 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 106,022 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 106,022 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 90,270 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 90,270 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 69,859 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 69,859 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,980 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 56,980 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 43,142 miles

Offside 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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