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BK08 HJN

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,874 mi
Last recorded132,874 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 HJN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 132,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light cluster lens broken

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 126,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component bottle (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear reverse lamp lens broken

Fail 22 Oct 2024 125,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component bottle (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear reverse lamp lens broken

Pass 13 Oct 2023 117,196 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 117,196 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 100,758 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front discs lipped

Pass 27 May 2021 66,004 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2021 66,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2020 59,478 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 52,923 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 45,235 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 21 Mar 2016 33,015 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,096 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 27,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 21,969 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 21,969 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 16,611 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 14,674 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low at outer edge

unable to fully inspect center rear and nearside rear seat belts fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,819 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 10,819 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads are over 85% worn

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 HJN is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HJN, 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 HJN registered?

BK08 HJN is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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