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BK08 GZN

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,921 mi
Last recorded159,921 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 GZN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 159,921 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear antiroll bar and suspension arms

Pass 20 Sep 2017 157,451 miles

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

under shields fitted and unable to test certain components

under shields oily

Pass 21 Sep 2016 153,409 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 153,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre underinflated

bonnet release lever broken, and bonnet catch stiff

Pass 21 Aug 2015 147,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 138,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 132,655 miles

chips on screen

front tyres on limits & worn on edges

Pass 15 May 2012 124,111 miles

rear discs worn

rear pads low

rear tyres close to limits

Fail 14 May 2012 124,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear discs worn

rear pads low

rear tyres close to limits

Pass 20 Apr 2011 101,228 miles

Exhaust centre heatshield adrift & resting on exhaust system.

Front number plate backing starting to deteriorate.

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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BK08 GZN is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK08 GZN, 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 BK08 GZN registered?

BK08 GZN is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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