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BK08 HDY

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,419 mi
Last recorded103,419 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 103,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 May 2024 103,419 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2023 90,591 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Upper STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING - benefit of the doubt. Position Lateral: Central

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 May 2023 90,575 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/60/16 - 99V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Upper STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING - benefit of the doubt. Position Lateral: Central

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working benefit of the doubt. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear 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 25 Apr 2022 84,821 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower exhaust hanger corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES 2.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 79,358 miles

Engine cover and under tray installed

Front Wipers smeary

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pads starting to wear low

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 75,392 miles

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

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

far rear seats folded away, unable to fully inspect seats and belts

trailing arm bushes split

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,427 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking within tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

covers and tray's fitted

far rear seats folded away,full inspection not full carried out

Pass 27 Apr 2018 62,336 miles

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

Engine covers and undertray installed

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low and unevenly on inner edge

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low and unevenly on inner edge. Cut in sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2017 56,784 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre cut in sidewall, low pressure

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside bushes (2.4.G.2)

Undertray and engine covers installed

Fail 28 Apr 2017 56,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre cut in sidewall, low pressure

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside bushes (2.4.G.2)

Undertray and engine covers installed

Wipers smearing

Pass 5 May 2016 50,045 miles

Child seats installed

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 43,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats not in use (belts not checked)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 37,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle too efficient for diesel meter reading.

Pass 8 May 2013 31,510 miles

no smoke detected on emission test

Pass 15 Nov 2012 29,530 miles

no smoke detected on emission test

Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,913 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 18,328 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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BK08 HDY is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HDY, 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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BK08 HDY is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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