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BL08 FLP

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,784 mi
Last recorded128,784 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 FLP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 128,784 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 128,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification link bar has been cut and re-welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 121,669 miles

Front brake discs worn on inner side

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)

centre section of exhaust rotten and leaking

Pass 3 Apr 2017 115,020 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 113,230 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 113,180 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 97,171 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 80,920 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 63,999 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,987 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,155 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 33,541 miles

high level brake light not working

n/s o/s front brake discs inner faces rusted and corrodedstrongly suggest changelegal at time of test

n/s o/s front inner brake pads starting to get low

n/s o/s rear brake pads worn low very close to legal limit strongly suggest change

n/s o/s rear tyre tread area wearing slightly unevenly

n/s rear tyre outer tread area worn low eg 2.5mm legal limit 1.6mm suggest change

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 FLP is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BL08 FLP, 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 FLP registered?

BL08 FLP is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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