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EA58 TZU

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,756 mi
Last recorded78,756 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 TZU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 78,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm to chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 78,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm to chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2020 72,720 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 72,713 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 66,387 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 66,376 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 58,533 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 51,118 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 46,523 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 42,018 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 36,902 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 32,041 miles

3 child seats fitted/only 5 seats in use at time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2011 26,150 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 26,150 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EA58 TZU is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA58 TZU, 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 EA58 TZU registered?

EA58 TZU is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 December 2008.

Is EA58 TZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA58 TZU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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