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BG08 AHN

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,273 mi
Last recorded136,273 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 AHN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 136,273 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 136,273 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 129,875 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 113,970 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 113,970 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 113,226 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (borderline) (5.3.2 (b))

centre exhaust hanger is broken

Pass 26 Oct 2017 103,141 miles

both front tyres worn inner

Fail 24 Oct 2017 103,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trailing arm bush seperated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trailing arm bush has seperated (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn inner

Pass 13 Oct 2016 92,938 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 86,544 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 86,544 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 77,383 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 63,047 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 May 2012 54,332 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 42,896 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BG08 AHN is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BG08 AHN, 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 BG08 AHN registered?

BG08 AHN is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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