MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine would only switch off when lights were switched out, did this twice during mot test.
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
engine would only switch off when lights were switched out, did this twice during mot test.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust heat tray insecure
slight corrosion to rear exhaust
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust heat tray insecure
slight corrosion to rear exhaust
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front disc(s) slightly scored
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front disc(s) slightly scored
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
extra rear lamp not working (high level Brake lamp? )
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
extra rear lamp not working (high level Brake lamp? )
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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BP08 BYG is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 BP08 BYG, 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 BP08 BYG registered?
BP08 BYG is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 July 2008.
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