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BN08 ZXB

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,001 mi
Last recorded175,001 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 ZXB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2021 175,001 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 169,262 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

noise from n/s front coil spring area but no obvious fault found

Fail 9 Nov 2020 169,262 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

noise from n/s front coil spring area but no obvious fault found

Pass 23 Apr 2019 161,204 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s rear & both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 161,204 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s rear & both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 149,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 135,896 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 135,895 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 122,353 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 108,646 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 94,024 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 94,024 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 78,573 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 61,166 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 46,302 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 46,302 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BN08 ZXB is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN08 ZXB, 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 BN08 ZXB registered?

BN08 ZXB is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is BN08 ZXB safe to buy?

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