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BD08 AEA

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,440 mi
Last recorded187,440 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 AEA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 187,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 183,117 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 183,117 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 145,177 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 153,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring views of some components

Fail 24 Apr 2018 153,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring views of some components

Pass 10 May 2017 144,287 miles

wear on all suspension bushes

wear on brake discs

chips in screen

imbalance on rear brakes

near side rear tyre damaged on wall

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2016 136,569 miles

2x rear tyres perished on sidewall

Centre Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Steering heavy

Vehicle fitted with engine/undercovers

Pass 8 Jan 2015 122,469 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2014 113,934 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 113,934 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 104,002 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 85,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2012 85,192 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,890 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 50,890 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BD08 AEA is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BD08 AEA, 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 BD08 AEA registered?

BD08 AEA is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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