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AB08 BVA

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

179,705 mi
Last recorded179,705 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 179,705 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 167,902 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 167,858 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 158,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion showing to all suspension components

Pass 7 Aug 2020 148,565 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2020 148,565 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 140,669 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear sub frame and suspension corroded.

Fail 29 Jul 2019 140,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working tow hitch (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear sub frame and suspension corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2018 132,220 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 132,215 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 124,833 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 115,316 miles

3x child seats fitted

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

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

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

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear shock absorbers have light mist of oil

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 May 2016 115,316 miles

3x child seats fitted

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear shock absorbers have light mist of oil

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 104,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box heat sheild loose

front brake discs corroded on inner face

very rear seats not fitted.

Fail 13 May 2015 104,381 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box heat sheild loose

front brake discs corroded on inner face

hi level brake light in-op

very rear seats not fitted.

Pass 15 May 2014 90,774 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 90,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 77,518 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 77,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Aug 2012 58,707 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2011 38,343 miles

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

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

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 BVA is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BVA, 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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AB08 BVA is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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