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WM57 CZC

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,349 mi
Last recorded117,349 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 CZC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 117,349 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 117,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 113,566 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower dog bone mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 110,218 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses starting to frost (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 105,348 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 105,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 102,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 102,428 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine limit to high above limit (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern visible (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread cords visible in cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern visible (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 98,778 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 98,778 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 93,940 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 87,615 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 80,300 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement advise (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement advise (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 73,496 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 73,496 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 66,917 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 66,917 miles

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

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 12 Jan 2015 59,899 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 53,464 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 44,301 miles

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

rear discs worn

Pass 18 Jan 2012 36,957 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 28,592 miles

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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WM57 CZC is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WM57 CZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WM57 CZC?

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What year was WM57 CZC registered?

WM57 CZC is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is WM57 CZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM57 CZC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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