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BF08 VYW

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,454 mi
Last recorded173,454 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 173,454 miles

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ROW 2 ()

Nearside Front FUSE BOARD HANGING DOWN IN FOOT WELL

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

OIL CAP MISSING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive CAMBELT AREA ALSO TURBO AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 163,755 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 163,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre NAIL ON EDGE OF TYRE ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORDS INNER (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORDS INNER (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 151,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORDS ON OUTER EDGE 0MM SLIGHT DAMAGE SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 151,114 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Seat belt webbing significantly weakened ROW 2 (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORDS/SIDE WALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ROW 2 ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORDS INNER (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 134,059 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 112,149 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside mid row ()

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 111,941 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside mid row ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,684 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 98,684 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 96,430 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 94,173 miles

Front brake pads approx. 3-4000 miles

Rear brake pads approx. 3-4000 miles

Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,682 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,607 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 62,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,234 miles

Both Front Tyres On 2.5mm

Front Discs Badly Worn On Inner Faces

Wipers Poor

Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,288 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 19,909 miles

Unable To Check Rear Seat Belts

Wipers Poor Condition

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 VYW is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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