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EA08 XFF

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,911 mi
Last recorded195,911 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 XFF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 195,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 189,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 189,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 170,241 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 170,241 miles

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

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2023 160,948 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 May 2023 160,948 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 139,206 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2022 139,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb issue (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 May 2021 118,156 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 105,816 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 105,816 miles

Fuel pipe insecure FRONT TO REAR (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 101,361 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 96,753 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 88,163 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 88,156 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 75,541 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 62,684 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 51,737 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 41,649 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 36,011 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 23,970 miles

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 XFF is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XFF, 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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What year was EA08 XFF registered?

EA08 XFF is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is EA08 XFF safe to buy?

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