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EA08 ZDR

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,650 mi
Last recorded132,650 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 132,650 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 132,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 127,414 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 127,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 118,241 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 118,197 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 110,491 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 103,506 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 95,454 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 8,731 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 87,268 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 81,574 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 73,838 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bonding worn on arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 68,300 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 58,820 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 58,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 48,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 37,939 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 28,623 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 ZDR is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZDR, 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 ZDR is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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