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BL08 CUU

2008 Ford S-max

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,881 mi
Last recorded151,881 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 CUU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 151,881 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 151,881 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 147,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 146,215 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Feb 2019 142,736 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 140,038 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 139,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 135,950 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 129,219 miles

Offside Front SEAT SLIGHTLY WORN FITTINGS

Offside Front TYRE NAIL

Pass 7 Feb 2015 122,258 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 122,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2014 114,866 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 107,272 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 107,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 98,927 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 89,071 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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BL08 CUU is a 2008 Ford S-max in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL08 CUU, 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 BL08 CUU registered?

BL08 CUU is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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