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2008 FORD S-MAX
General Information
- Registration AF08VGZ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model S-MAX
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 14 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 157,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 149,828 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
1 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 142,285 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2025 14 Jun 202625 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 142,278 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 133,891 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,498 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2023 14 Jun 202625 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 119,795 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 115,065 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
21 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 115,031 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
28 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 107,366 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2020 14 Jun 202626 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,620 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2019 14 Jun 202614 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,888 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2018 14 Jun 202628 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,825 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2017 14 Jun 20262 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,305 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,542 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 71,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,964 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2014 14 Jun 202623 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,128 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2013 14 Jun 20269 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,191 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 39,191 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF08VGZ was registered on 2008-03-01
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