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AB08 BLZ

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,913 mi
Last recorded144,913 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BLZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 144,913 miles

all rear suspension componenets corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 140,935 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 140,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 132,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 125,283 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Fail 7 Jul 2022 125,277 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Pass 23 Jun 2021 117,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 111,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre - wearing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general suspension component corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2019 101,230 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 101,230 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 92,098 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR BUSHES

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 92,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed PLY ON INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR BUSHES

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 83,431 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 83,431 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (rear) (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 74,826 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 74,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 65,433 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 55,621 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 45,674 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 33,571 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 33,571 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2011 22,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BLZ is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BLZ, 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 BLZ registered?

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

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