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BD08 LVA

2008 Ford S-max

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,625 mi
Last recorded129,625 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 LVA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 129,625 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 129,618 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 122,875 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 122,850 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 116,584 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 107,567 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in thick underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 99,979 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 98,702 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 98,701 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2020 95,267 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 95,247 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring carrier hole and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 90,394 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 90,394 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner position lamp not working

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 82,526 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S & O/S Cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 82,526 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S & O/S Cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 74,692 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 74,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 67,117 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats in rear ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 59,058 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 51,484 miles

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

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,076 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,059 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 29,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BD08 LVA is a 2008 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LVA, 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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BD08 LVA is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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