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BJ08 ABX

2008 Ford S-max

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,821 mi
Last recorded112,821 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ABX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 112,821 miles

offside and nearside rear trailing are bushes wearing

Pass 15 Oct 2024 108,106 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 103,958 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 99,272 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 94,042 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 88,203 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 82,356 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 76,910 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 70,175 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 70,175 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 62,213 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,087 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 47,105 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 47,105 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 39,638 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 30,256 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 30,252 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 20,339 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 20,296 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,055 miles

high level brake light not working

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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BJ08 ABX is a 2008 Ford S-max in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BJ08 ABX, 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 BJ08 ABX registered?

BJ08 ABX is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is BJ08 ABX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 ABX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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