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AB08 BHN

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,226 mi
Last recorded114,226 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BHN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 114,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tail light damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 May 2026 114,152 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tail light damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 109,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 109,026 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 104,112 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 104,112 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 97,964 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 97,858 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 93,875 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 84,109 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 78,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Mar 2019 72,560 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 65,584 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 65,584 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 215/60 x 16 95 v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 59,743 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 7 Apr 2016 54,888 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 54,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 215/60x16 99 v (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0 mm and bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0 mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,465 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 34,470 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 27,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 19,670 miles

front tyres wearing edges,2-3mm.

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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AB08 BHN is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB08 BHN, 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 AB08 BHN registered?

AB08 BHN is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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