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2008 FORD S-MAX
General Information
- Registration ML08CLF
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model S-MAX
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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- Expired 12 Sep 2025
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 159,501 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
29 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 159,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Body sill damaged
- Rear Boot lid slightly loose Tail gate door not locking down as been tied in place (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear caliper lever for hand brake seized on
- Offside Rear Tyre very badly warn on inner edge
24 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 152,449 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
16 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 152,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,748 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2023 20 Jun 202630 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 145,748 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Large hole at exhaust box to pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
25 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 135,131 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Damage to tyre side wall
24 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 130,301 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust heat shield coming down resting on rear box
- Front Both front fog lights not working
24 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 130,301 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Both front fog lights not working
- Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Rear Exhaust heat shield coming down resting on rear box
3 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,635 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Fog lights not working
29 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 122,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Fog lights not working
6 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,246 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust heat shield come away
26 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 115,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre warn badly on inner edge and as damage to side wall(not to Cords)
- Rear Exhaust heat shield come away
29 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,952 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018 20 Jun 202625 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 105,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner side light not working
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads below 2.00mm (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre side wall badly damaged
30 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,424 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- N/s/r tyre warn badly on inner edge
30 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,111 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016 20 Jun 202619 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,532 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015 20 Jun 202619 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 75,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
28 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,000 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 20 Jun 202628 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,000 MI
20 Jun 202630 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,188 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,616 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 39,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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ML08CLF was registered on 2008-03-31
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