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AB08 BWX

2008 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,974 mi
Last recorded169,974 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 169,974 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 163,914 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 163,899 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 156,624 miles

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 ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 152,257 miles

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))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 152,257 miles

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 148,313 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 148,313 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 144,875 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 137,514 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 129,131 miles

Central Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 119,960 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 111,031 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 95,225 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jun 2014 95,225 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jul 2013 81,653 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,332 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 37,586 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 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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