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AB08 BUO

2008 Ford S-max

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,538 mi
Last recorded94,538 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BUO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 94,538 miles

Front and rear tyres getting abit low on tread (esp fronts)

Rear inner b/pads appear to be getting abit low

Pass 9 Mar 2017 90,301 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 90,300 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 80,900 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

offside front steering gaiter slightly insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,790 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 74,790 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 66,473 miles

Wipers poor

Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,965 miles

High level brake lamp is not working.

Near side rear handbrake outer cable is broken.

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose.

Pass 10 May 2012 50,081 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 44,607 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 BUO is a 2008 Ford S-max in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BUO, 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 BUO registered?

AB08 BUO is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is AB08 BUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 BUO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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