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BJ08 ORF

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,590 mi
Last recorded155,590 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ORF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 155,590 miles

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

Nearside 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 144,157 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear suspension trailing arm bush's worn

Pass 29 Oct 2020 133,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 113,882 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 98,119 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 84,463 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,859 miles

Nearside Rear small cut in sidewall

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 Apr 2016 75,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear small cut in sidewall

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 May 2015 66,254 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 66,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,006 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,957 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 38,321 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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BJ08 ORF is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 BJ08 ORF, 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 BJ08 ORF registered?

BJ08 ORF is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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