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AB08 BZU

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,844 mi
Last recorded148,844 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BZU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 148,844 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 148,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 140,035 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 133,684 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 127,914 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 119,879 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 107,595 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 107,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 100,964 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 100,964 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 94,544 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 87,104 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

nearside windscreen wiper poor

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 12 Aug 2016 87,104 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

nearside windscreen wiper poor

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Aug 2015 78,585 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

child seat fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2015 78,585 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

child seat fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2014 68,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 5 Aug 2014 68,237 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 52,271 miles

E.M LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 52,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

E.M LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2011 42,095 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 42,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 BZU is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 BZU registered?

AB08 BZU is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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