MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
rear spring corrosion in places
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
rear spring corrosion in places
front brake pads over half worn
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
front suspension bushes starting to perish
rear sub frame and springs showing signs of corrosion
all tyres lightly edged
rear chassis showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Slight signs that the wheel bearing may be started to fail.
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.
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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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.
Is BJ08 AEX safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ08 AEX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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