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AB08 BXA

2008 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,535 mi
Last recorded49,535 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2014 49,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2013 37,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,963 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 20,317 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 BXA is a 2008 Ford S-max in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BXA, 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 BXA registered?

AB08 BXA is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is AB08 BXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 BXA shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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