MOT Status
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185,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat
engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat
engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD08 OEL is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 OEL, 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 OEL registered?
BD08 OEL is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 May 2008.
Is BD08 OEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD08 OEL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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