MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Subframe corroded
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and osr (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
gear box lower mount have play
rear subframe corroded and x2 rear coil springs are corroded
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and osr (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
gear box lower mount have play
rear subframe corroded and x2 rear coil springs are corroded
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Row 2 ()
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt row 3 ()
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged row 2 (7.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt row 3 ()
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged row 2 (7.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both tyres ()
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and osr tyre have x 2 nails in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
emission too clean to detect
x 2 front tyres edges are wearing thing
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both tyres ()
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and osr tyre have x 2 nails in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
emission too clean to detect
x 2 front tyres edges are wearing thing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
emissions too clean to detect
osr seat belt buckle casing missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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AB08 BWX is a 2008 Ford S-max in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 BWX, 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 BWX is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 May 2008.
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