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BF08 LLT

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,976 mi
Last recorded122,976 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 122,976 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 122,975 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. boot seat (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf worn on both edges, osf bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 117,926 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 117,917 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 116,736 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 115,183 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 113,199 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 113,197 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 May 2019 105,276 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 18 May 2019 105,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 103,066 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 103,065 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017 94,717 miles

Nearside Front 3-4mm tyre worn slightly heavier on outer edge

Nearside Rear 4mm approx. tyre has a nail in it

Offside Rear 4mm approx. tyre worn slightly heavier on inner edge

front brake discs heavily pitted in areas

visual check of rear coil springs as sat deep in housing

visual check of rear seatbelts with childseats

Fail 22 May 2017 94,717 miles

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

Nearside Front 3-4mm tyre worn slightly heavier on outer edge

Nearside Rear 4mm approx. tyre has a nail in it

Offside Rear 4mm approx. tyre worn slightly heavier on inner edge

front brake discs heavily pitted in areas

visual check of rear coil springs as sat deep in housing

visual check of rear seatbelts with childseats

Pass 23 May 2016 84,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2016 84,687 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2015 75,242 miles

ADVISE, nearside rear brake pads wearing thin.

ADVISE, slight exhaust blow at front of centre section exhaust.

ADVISE, stone chips in front screen.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 63,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 Mar 2014 63,501 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,997 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 54,997 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 44,510 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 34,031 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 34,031 miles

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

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 LLT is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BF08 LLT, 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 LLT is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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