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WP57 TFE

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,033 mi
Last recorded176,033 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 TFE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 176,033 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 176,033 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 168,599 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 158,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 149,315 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 144,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 134,867 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 120,255 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules jump hose (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules jump hose (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 120,255 miles

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

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules jump hose (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules jump hose (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2017 107,602 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 107,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 92,050 miles

Centre Rear Upper brake lamp not connected

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to hump hose , (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre perished / old

Pass 8 May 2015 76,915 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 76,915 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 66,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 54,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2013 54,229 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2012 40,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 25,258 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 25,258 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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WP57 TFE is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WP57 TFE, 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 WP57 TFE registered?

WP57 TFE is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is WP57 TFE safe to buy?

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