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BK08 OFO

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,599 mi
Last recorded141,599 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 141,599 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 141,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 131,346 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 131,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 120,661 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 120,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 114,024 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2019 114,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a))

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

under tray fitted

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 106,915 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2018 106,915 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2017 100,092 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD END (2.2.B.1f)

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

emissions smoke slightly recommend injector cleaner

Fail 20 Jan 2017 100,092 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm geo check recommended (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD END (2.2.B.1f)

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

emissions smoke slightly recommend injector cleaner

Pass 19 Jan 2016 94,000 miles

child seats fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 88,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 88,811 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 82,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 82,336 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 76,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

rubber bush bonding deteriorating to excess offside rear trailing arm

Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,709 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 58,787 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 OFO is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OFO, 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 OFO registered?

BK08 OFO is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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