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BG08 UUL

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,089 mi
Last recorded170,089 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 UUL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 170,089 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 161,936 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 161,936 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 155,077 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 149,496 miles

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

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

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

heat shield insecure

o/s/r tyre shoulder worn

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Feb 2018 138,440 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 133,524 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 133,476 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 128,317 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 121,529 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 115,855 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 108,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 101,732 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 88,501 miles

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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BG08 UUL is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BG08 UUL, 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 BG08 UUL registered?

BG08 UUL is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is BG08 UUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 UUL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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