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GV08EPX
2008 FORD S-MAX
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1997cc
General Information
- Registration GV08EPX
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model S-MAX
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
12
Passes
10
Failures
54.55%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
30 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 78,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 68,572 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
8 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 186,942 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear silencer is missing (8.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened by spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs are corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened I would advise replacement soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- exhaust heat shield by fuel tank is insecure
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened I would advise replacement soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp insecure both lamps are slightly insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
1 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 176,565 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Number plate light is insecure
- Exhaust heat shield by fuel tank is insecure
29 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 176,559 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Exhaust heat shield by fuel tank is insecure
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Number plate light is insecure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 167,330 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 167,328 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 143,069 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front air bag damaged
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 143,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front air bag damaged
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,147 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2019 23 Jun 202624 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 119,147 MI
23 Jun 20268 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,133 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2018 23 Jun 202627 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,386 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worse (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worse (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
15 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,697 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2016 23 Jun 202629 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,585 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 92,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
26 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,287 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2014 23 Jun 202626 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 84,285 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
29 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,114 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2012 23 Jun 202629 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 47,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
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GV08EPX was registered on 2008-07-21
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