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BN08 WCX

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,945 mi
Last recorded139,945 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 WCX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 139,945 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 125,602 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 125,602 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 105,711 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lining(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 97,131 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 96,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking offside rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ie 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 92,791 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 86,693 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 79,578 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged , no sharp edges

Fail 27 Mar 2018 79,578 miles

Front registration plate insecure damaged broken (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front wing damaged , no sharp edges

Pass 31 Mar 2017 71,346 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front tyres inner edge wear

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 71,346 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front tyres inner edge wear

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,985 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 61,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,100 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,138 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 35,651 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 29,296 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS SCORD.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 21,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS SCORD.

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 WCX is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WCX, 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 WCX registered?

BN08 WCX is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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