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BD08 AKY

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,755 mi
Last recorded161,755 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 AKY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 161,755 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear. rear seats folded down and covered. unable to test belts

Fail 25 Sep 2017 161,755 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear. rear seats folded down and covered. unable to test belts

Pass 20 May 2016 151,599 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 132,099 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 132,099 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 7 Apr 2014 107,808 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 91,261 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 73,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,453 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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BD08 AKY is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD08 AKY, 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 BD08 AKY registered?

BD08 AKY is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is BD08 AKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 AKY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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