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BL08 TBX

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,131 mi
Last recorded184,131 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 184,131 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 172,164 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 165,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 160,752 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres scalloped on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 150,542 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 150,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 139,868 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 139,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Front both discs corroded

Nearside Front tyre poor condition

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

tow bar corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 133,040 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 124,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 112,764 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 112,764 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 112,190 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 112,173 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

emmisions not checked due to condition of exhaust.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 92,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TBX is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TBX, 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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BL08 TBX is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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