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BL57 BZB

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,197 mi
Last recorded140,197 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 BZB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 140,197 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2023 130,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter clip not fully secure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 126,229 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 121,874 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 121,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 116,288 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 104,518 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 104,410 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 98,477 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 88,666 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 80,757 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 69,758 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 62,007 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 62,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2012 44,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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 8 Apr 2011 37,464 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 35,359 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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BL57 BZB is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BL57 BZB, 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 BL57 BZB registered?

BL57 BZB is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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