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WR08 WXA

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,968 mi
Last recorded159,968 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 WXA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 159,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

advise n/s/f and o/s/f top strut mounts a bit noisey

Fail 31 May 2022 159,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

advise n/s/f and o/s/f top strut mounts a bit noisey

Pass 1 Jun 2021 146,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp bracket broken but headlamp still secure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 136,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 136,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 124,867 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 113,700 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe near mounting point (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 102,330 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 92,867 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and in tread no cords/ply showing.

Rear Unable to carry out full check of adult seatbelts in rear due to dog cage on top of seats.

Fail 24 May 2016 92,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and in tread no cords/ply showing.

Rear Unable to carry out full check of adult seatbelts in rear due to dog cage on top of seats.

Pass 28 May 2015 82,146 miles

front tyres at 3mm, advise only

Pass 29 May 2014 70,649 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 70,649 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 58,725 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 58,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 44,459 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 31,438 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 31,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WR08 WXA 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 66.7%.

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 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 WR08 WXA, 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 WR08 WXA registered?

WR08 WXA is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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