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EA08 VHM

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,220 mi
Last recorded130,220 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 VHM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 130,220 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 123,067 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 102,112 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 88,805 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 78,104 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 72,191 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 65,626 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 65,626 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 58,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jan 2014 58,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2013 49,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2012 44,798 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 44,623 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 VHM is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VHM, 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 VHM registered?

EA08 VHM is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is EA08 VHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 VHM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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