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BG08 UWA

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

163,235 mi
Last recorded163,235 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 UWA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 163,235 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 163,235 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 154,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 154,327 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 147,415 miles

Rear Exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2020 140,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly uneven tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 140,491 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly uneven tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 131,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 131,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 123,552 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 123,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

Pass 25 Apr 2017 115,719 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 115,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 104,501 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 95,914 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Apr 2015 95,914 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Apr 2014 85,598 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 85,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2013 76,988 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,717 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 68,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 53,873 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 UWA is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BG08 UWA, 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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BG08 UWA is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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