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EE08 AAA

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

141,634 mi
Last recorded141,634 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEE08 AAA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 141,634 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 11 Dec 2024 134,258 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 133,114 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 125,283 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded All Four Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack end Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 125,262 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Electronic stability control warning lamp stays on (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine Light stays on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded All Four Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack end Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 121,268 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 121,268 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 118,057 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 116,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2018 105,925 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 105,925 miles

Brake performance not tested ran out of fuel (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested ran out of fuel (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire leaking from injector (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nsr osr tyres worn to (2m)

Pass 6 Dec 2017 97,013 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 97,013 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 87,081 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 87,081 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

both rear tyres cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 74,892 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 74,892 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever inappropriately modified (3.1.8)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Nov 2014 63,897 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 63,897 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant low

Pass 29 Nov 2013 50,906 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 50,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 37,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 34,864 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 27,778 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)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 27,777 miles

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

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

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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EE08 AAA is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EE08 AAA, 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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EE08 AAA is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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