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BF08 LFS

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,247 mi
Last recorded174,247 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 LFS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 174,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

general corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2025 169,476 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 153,405 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 153,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 132,421 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 111,976 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os ()

Fail 17 Dec 2021 111,966 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 110,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on both edges - advise replacement - 225/50r17 98w Goodyear Efficient Grip (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear radius arm bush is starting to deteriorate but can still function as intended

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on the inner edge - advise replacement - Michelin Primacy 3 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear radius arm bush is starting to deteriorate but can still function as intended

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 104,553 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2019 104,550 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 95,812 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on both edges - advise replacement - 225/50r17 98w Goodyear Efficient Grip (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on both edges - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

fuel tank heat shield is loose but not likely to fall off - advise re-securing

Pass 9 Jun 2017 88,180 miles

high level brake light not working

nearside rear seat belt clasp cowlings missing, but still functional.

Fail 5 Jun 2017 88,165 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

nearside rear seat belt clasp cowlings missing, but still functional.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 79,750 miles

rear brake pads wearing low wheel off inspection advised

Fail 23 Apr 2016 79,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake pads wearing low wheel off inspection advised

Pass 10 Apr 2015 71,081 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low wheel off inspection advised

Pass 9 May 2014 65,249 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,384 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front and nearside front tyre inner and outer treads worn to legal limit(1.6mm),recommend renewal of tyres 225/50zr17 98y dunlop sp sport maxx

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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BF08 LFS is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF08 LFS, 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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BF08 LFS is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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