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AB08 BWW

2008 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,721 mi
Last recorded69,721 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BWW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 69,721 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 69,721 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected INSECURE (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 60,371 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 60,371 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 54,772 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2022 47,206 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 42,116 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 38,466 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 36,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 32,479 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 31,004 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 29,480 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 27,446 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 23,030 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 15 Jul 2014 23,030 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2013 18,884 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2013 188,884 miles

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

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

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

offside rear wheel damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2012 15,932 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 11,283 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 BWW is a 2008 Ford S-max in Red with a 2,179cc 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 BWW, 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 BWW registered?

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

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The MOT history for AB08 BWW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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