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AB08 BVZ

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,004 mi
Last recorded130,004 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BVZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 130,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NOTABLE deterioration of lens - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - ADVISE REPLACEMENT PRIOR TO NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION DATE (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NOTABLE deterioration of lens - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - ADVISE REPLACEMENT PRIOR TO NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION DATE (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 126,068 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 122,742 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 114,975 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside in lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 114,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside in lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 108,114 miles

Both nearside & offside rear coil springs corroded in lower sections

Front brake pads getting low-monitor as not fitted with internal wear sensors

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching 2mm tread depth (legal limit 1.6mm) monitor (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching 2mm tread depth (legal limit 1.6mm) monitor (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 97,852 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 97,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 93,997 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Oct 2018 87,659 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 82,299 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 82,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall has bulge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 76,207 miles

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2016 76,206 miles

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2015 69,656 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 69,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 62,288 miles

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

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

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

offside upper support bearing slightly grabbing

Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,706 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,504 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,210 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 BVZ is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BVZ, 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 BVZ registered?

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

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