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EA08 VUB

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,975 mi
Last recorded110,975 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 VUB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 110,975 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 110,975 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 103,312 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 91,249 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 91,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 84,088 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 73,789 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 73,789 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 69,731 miles

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

power steering pump noisey

Pass 11 Jul 2018 59,736 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working central brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 59,736 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working central brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 52,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several from rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing on the outer shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear exhaust silencer delaminating

Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,431 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 44,424 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 38,481 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 33,571 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 28,006 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 21,978 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)

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 VUB is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VUB, 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

How do I check the history of EA08 VUB?

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What year was EA08 VUB registered?

EA08 VUB is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is EA08 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 VUB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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