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LC08 HJJ

2008 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,579 mi
Last recorded134,579 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 HJJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 134,579 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 133,641 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 126,859 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 126,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 121,782 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 115,898 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 115,898 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 108,608 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 103,257 miles

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

Rear surface corrosion to sub-frame, radius arms, coil springs

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

slight noise from power steering pump

Pass 11 Feb 2019 96,356 miles

Headlight washers n/w

front pads wearing low

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing low

slight wear front discs

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,springs

Fail 11 Feb 2019 96,356 miles

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

Headlight washers n/w

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

front pads wearing low

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing low

slight wear front discs

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,springs

Pass 22 Feb 2018 91,419 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 83,650 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 72,976 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut too sidewll

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre has a nil in it

Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,167 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front wing mirror slightly damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2014 50,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,283 miles

Coolant leak

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

front (& rear) wiper smeary

Fail 25 Apr 2013 39,283 miles

Coolant leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front (& rear) wiper smeary

Pass 27 Apr 2012 29,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dry signs of coolant loss possibly from water pump.

Fail 27 Apr 2012 29,408 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dry signs of coolant loss possibly from water pump.

tyre sealant expired 03/12.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LC08 HJJ is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LC08 HJJ, 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 LC08 HJJ registered?

LC08 HJJ is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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