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BD08 JDO

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,948 mi
Last recorded130,948 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 JDO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 130,948 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 129,508 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 129,506 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 127,702 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 11,910 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 119,904 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Emissions not met (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 105,765 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 93,601 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 90,883 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 90,840 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 84,005 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front exhaust flexible pipe is deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 75,430 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear position lamp has light sources not illuminating but more than 50% working

Pass 17 Jul 2017 68,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,681 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pads low

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r position lamp inop

Pass 27 Jul 2015 51,740 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 42,547 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 42,547 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,224 miles

centre rear brake light not functioning

Pass 2 Jul 2012 29,106 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 22,222 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 22,222 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 JDO is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JDO, 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 JDO registered?

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

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