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BJ08 AEX

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,207 mi
Last recorded156,207 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 AEX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 156,207 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 150,914 miles

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

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

head light lenses going dull

rear tyres light edged

Fail 18 May 2023 150,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

head light lenses going dull

rear tyres light edged

Pass 14 Jul 2022 141,845 miles

rear spring corrosion in places

Fail 14 Jul 2022 141,845 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

rear spring corrosion in places

Pass 25 Jun 2021 133,391 miles

front brake pads over half worn

Pass 17 Jul 2020 130,973 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))

light play in front wishbone arm bushes

rear springs showing signs of corrosion

rear sub frame and front sub frame showing signs of corrosion in places

Pass 8 Jul 2019 126,611 miles

front suspension bushes starting to perish

rear sub frame and springs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2018 117,121 miles

all tyres lightly edged

rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2017 105,233 miles

Offside Front Slight signs that the wheel bearing may be started to fail.

Fail 10 Jul 2017 105,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Slight signs that the wheel bearing may be started to fail.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 92,406 miles

All 4 tyre are worn to legal limit

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

Offside Front roll bar link has play in ball joints

both rear trailing arm bushes are deteriated

Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,037 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 70,536 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 60,672 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,498 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,860 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 32,574 miles

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 AEX is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ08 AEX, 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 BJ08 AEX registered?

BJ08 AEX is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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