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AB08 BHP

2008 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,499 mi
Last recorded148,499 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BHP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 148,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 148,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 140,171 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 140,171 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 132,761 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 126,928 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 123,819 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes bond failing

Pass 7 Nov 2019 119,001 miles

Nearside Front front wheel tuching inner plastic

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

heat shield hanging off at the back

Pass 14 Nov 2018 109,201 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 98,596 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 98,563 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Offside steering rack gaitor twisted

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2016 84,954 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 84,971 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 77,422 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 67,439 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 59,656 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,400 miles

both front tyre treads on 3mm

Pass 16 May 2012 35,125 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 24,737 miles

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

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

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 BHP is a 2008 Ford S-max in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BHP, 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 BHP registered?

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

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