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AB08 BNU

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,752 mi
Last recorded191,752 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BNU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 191,752 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 191,747 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 181,424 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2023 163,866 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Feb 2023 163,540 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 145,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 145,110 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 125,804 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 125,804 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 120,190 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 111,766 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 103,892 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 93,791 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 84,074 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 73,622 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 73,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 60,656 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 47,217 miles

only 4 seats in use at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2012 37,102 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 37,102 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 31,563 miles

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 BNU is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BNU, 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 BNU registered?

AB08 BNU is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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