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BG08 APF

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

190,040 mi
Last recorded190,040 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 APF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 190,040 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill heavy corrosion

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

front tyres wearing on inner edge

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2024 178,218 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 165,126 miles

Exhaust middle area at clamp area corroded and slight blow

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside and nearside and seaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Middle area outer sill corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Offside and nearside tyres perishing and cracking

Reverse light not working

Pass 30 Nov 2022 159,792 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 155,583 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear on tread n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 153,322 miles

Both rear tyre's cracking on tread's n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape.

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 150,374 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 144,696 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front getting weak offside damp (5.3.2 (b))

Slight travel on handbrake

Pass 11 Dec 2017 138,095 miles

Both front shocks getting weak.

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

Slight travel on handbrake.

Fail 7 Dec 2017 137,942 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall in 5x places (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread in 2x places (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Slight travel on handbrake.

Pass 17 Dec 2016 132,511 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 110,327 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 100,468 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 88,339 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 71,480 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 27 May 2011 53,152 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 53,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 APF is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc 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 BG08 APF, 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 APF registered?

BG08 APF is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is BG08 APF safe to buy?

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