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BD08 DFV

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,104 mi
Last recorded108,104 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 DFV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 108,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 99,259 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 82,833 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 64,109 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 59,429 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,299 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 52,299 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,467 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 46,367 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 46,367 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 41,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 41,858 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 34,757 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 28,037 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 20,555 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 20,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 DFV is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BD08 DFV, 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 DFV registered?

BD08 DFV is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is BD08 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 DFV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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