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BG57 BUP

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,735 mi
Last recorded142,735 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 BUP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2024 142,735 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended 2ND ROW (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 137,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working dash also indicating a fault

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 137,632 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working dash also indicating a fault

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 132,107 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 132,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 125,319 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 123,550 miles

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

Offside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Axial arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 122,487 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes have slight play and are perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 113,235 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 113,235 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 102,639 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 24 Feb 2017 91,641 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 79,806 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 66,400 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 57,355 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 47,429 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,926 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,902 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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BG57 BUP is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG57 BUP, 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 BG57 BUP registered?

BG57 BUP is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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