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BK08 OSV

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,602 mi
Last recorded189,602 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 OSV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 189,602 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside. 215/ 50 R17 (1-2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 215/50 R17 ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 189,601 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside. 215/ 50 R17 (1-2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 215/50 R17 ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 183,136 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 183,136 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 173,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 173,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 150,020 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 149,834 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 136,576 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 117,030 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 99,213 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 80,353 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 80,353 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 73,332 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

nail o/s/r tyre

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2016 73,332 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

nail o/s/r tyre

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,642 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all road wheels marked

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2014 56,636 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all alloy wheels marked

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 56,546 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all alloy wheels marked

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2011 32,020 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 OSV is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OSV, 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 OSV is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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