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BK08 HBG

2008 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,052 mi
Last recorded134,052 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 HBG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 134,052 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 130,491 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 125,829 miles

both rear tyres splitting between treads

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

high level brake light not working

Fail 4 Apr 2018 125,829 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres splitting between treads

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

high level brake light not working

Pass 31 Mar 2017 121,981 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 117,019 miles

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

both front tyre treads low on outer edges

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust flexi pipe coming apart

front wipers smear

high level brake light not working

Fail 23 Mar 2016 116,932 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed (7.1.2)

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

both front tyre treads low on outer edges

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust flexi pipe coming apart

front wipers smear

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Mar 2015 111,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 107,322 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heatsheild loose

Fail 19 Mar 2014 107,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heatsheild loose

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 102,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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 27 Mar 2012 95,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2011 89,567 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edge & 1.4 mm useable tread left

Fail 11 Mar 2011 89,567 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs pitted

offside rear tyre worn on edge & 1.4 mm useable tread left

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 HBG is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK08 HBG, 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 HBG registered?

BK08 HBG is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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