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WG08 MDO

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

190,754 mi
Last recorded190,754 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 MDO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 190,754 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 183,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 175,114 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 168,352 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 168,352 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 158,102 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 May 2019 158,087 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 May 2018 144,347 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 138,471 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear sub-frame & suspension components slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 125,401 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 105,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 105,097 miles

Offside Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2014 84,743 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 68,831 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 68,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 54,847 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 37,038 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 37,038 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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WG08 MDO is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WG08 MDO, 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 WG08 MDO registered?

WG08 MDO is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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