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BN08 MVT

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,412 mi
Last recorded157,412 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 MVT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 157,412 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 156,516 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 140,564 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 134,038 miles

Nearside Front DOOR MIRROR CASING BROKEN AND LOOSE

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear TYRE EDGE WORN AND NAIL IN TYRE

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 134,038 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front DOOR MIRROR CASING BROKEN AND LOOSE

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear TYRE EDGE WORN AND NAIL IN TYRE

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 125,659 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 114,767 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 114,767 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 104,447 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 104,447 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 89,576 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 77,681 miles

EXAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR INSECURE

Fail 7 Mar 2013 77,681 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

EXAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR INSECURE

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 65,817 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR INSECURE AND CASING BROKE

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 47,269 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)

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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BN08 MVT 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN08 MVT, 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 BN08 MVT registered?

BN08 MVT is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is BN08 MVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 MVT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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