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AB08 BVD

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,091 mi
Last recorded114,091 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BVD
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 114,091 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush bonding worn close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 95,604 miles

A/C pump pulley defective

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 95,604 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

A/C pump pulley defective

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 78,599 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 71,716 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 71,556 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 71,554 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust shield hanging

Pass 1 Jul 2020 70,182 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 65,029 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 65,029 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both non reflective (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 59,742 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 53,607 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load centre row (5.2.4a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 47,795 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 47,791 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 43,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 37,970 miles

rear tyres are cracking inbetween the tread

Pass 24 May 2013 31,799 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 27,432 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 21,877 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 BVD is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 BVD, 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 BVD is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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