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EA08 UCL

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Petrol 2522cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,221 mi
Last recorded130,221 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 UCL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,522cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 130,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 130,213 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer Brake Pad Friction Material become detached from Backing Plate

Pass 2 Aug 2022 123,293 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Two Exhaust Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside Rear axle arm/trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Edge worn unevenly / out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 123,293 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Two Exhaust Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside Rear axle arm/trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Edge worn unevenly / out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 111,478 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 105,105 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre has a non repairable puncture 235/4045r18 ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken x2

Pass 31 Jul 2019 100,761 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle and middle rear bracket broken/ corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust pipe/s corroded.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ~Trailing arm bush deteriorated, Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts not checked as seat folded.

Fail 31 Jul 2019 100,761 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle and middle rear bracket broken/ corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust pipe/s corroded.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ~Trailing arm bush deteriorated, Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts not checked as seat folded.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 94,436 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

middle rear exhaust bracket broken and exhaust pipe corroded.

rear seat belts not checked.

Fail 8 Aug 2018 94,433 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

middle rear exhaust bracket broken and exhaust pipe corroded.

rear seat belts not checked.

Pass 29 Jul 2017 88,544 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Track Control Arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Track Control Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 78,861 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both front with a blue tinge to the light (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 78,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/18 98Y (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/18 98W (4.1.D.1b)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both front with a blue tinge to the light (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 71,157 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 54,631 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2014 54,631 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,334 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jul 2013 42,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,528 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 33,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers slightly smearing

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 UCL is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,522cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 UCL, 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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EA08 UCL is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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