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AB08 BXM

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

169,351 mi
Last recorded169,351 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 169,351 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 162,862 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 157,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and signs of perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and signs of perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and signs of perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 157,845 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and signs of perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and signs of perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and signs of perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 151,626 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 151,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2021 142,752 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 131,277 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 115,918 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 94,174 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 87,129 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 73,845 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 64,108 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,444 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 44,419 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 8 May 2012 35,108 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 26,021 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 BXM is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BXM, 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 BXM registered?

AB08 BXM is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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