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BL57 SXW

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,043 mi
Last recorded144,043 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 SXW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 144,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 143,982 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 131,713 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 120,733 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 114,740 miles

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

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)

Parking brake > Condition - lever button deteriorated

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear folding seats/belts ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 114,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake > Condition - lever button deteriorated

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear folding seats/belts ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 97,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

one of seats on 3rd row folded at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2014 89,028 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 84,645 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 77,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 71,737 miles

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted restricting inspection

Pass 24 Dec 2010 59,786 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 59,786 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SXW is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SXW, 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 SXW registered?

BL57 SXW is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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