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EA08 ZHV

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Petrol 2522cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,962 mi
Last recorded108,962 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 108,962 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 108,887 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 97,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 97,839 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))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 86,174 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 86,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 74,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2016 63,951 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 63,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 55,962 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 20 May 2015 55,952 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 May 2014 47,319 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 38,825 miles

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

offside front tyre close to limit & worn on inner edge & damaged on side wall

rear heat sheild loose

rear most seats folded away at time of test

Pass 9 May 2012 30,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre outer wall damage

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 23,896 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 23,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ZHV is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,522cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZHV, 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 ZHV is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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