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2008 FORD S-MAX
General Information
- Registration SL08FCU
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model S-MAX
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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- Expires 28 Nov 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 130,825 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
11 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 130,822 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens misted/cloudy (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens misted/cloudy (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Exhaust heat shield - insecure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to fail - show signs of incorrect wheel alignment (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to fail - wearing unevenly across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to fail - show signs of incorrect wheel alignment (5.2.3 (e))
30 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 123,953 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2025 10 Jun 202623 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 123,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
1 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,140 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2024 10 Jun 202631 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,588 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
11 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,013 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
8 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 105,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged siezed (1.1.16 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,615 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()
8 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,436 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2020 10 Jun 20266 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 100,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
30 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,846 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
30 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
9 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,857 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2019 10 Jun 202617 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,120 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
12 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,343 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2017 10 Jun 202612 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,343 MI
10 Jun 202610 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,323 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 70,323 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,356 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2015 10 Jun 202624 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 62,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,217 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,476 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2013 10 Jun 20265 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,846 MI
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SL08FCU was registered on 2008-03-10
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