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BP08 NNZ

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,438 mi
Last recorded186,438 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 NNZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 186,438 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2x Centre - Rear Mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 186,438 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2x Centre - Rear Mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 174,484 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 160,487 miles

Nearside Front Top mount rough

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2022 149,006 miles

Nearside Front top mount assembly secure but noisy when steering turned lock to lock

under trays fitted, oil leak visible through inspection hole.

Fail 25 Aug 2022 148,608 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush debonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing 6th & 7th seat (rear most seats) (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front top mount assembly secure but noisy when steering turned lock to lock

Offside Rear Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened trailing arm bush worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))

under trays fitted, oil leak visible through inspection hole.

Pass 17 Sep 2021 133,093 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 133,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 119,702 miles

6th & 7th seat not fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp cleaning device missing

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 119,700 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing 6th complete seat belt missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing 7th complete seat belt missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp cleaning device missing

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 109,004 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 106,716 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

both wiper blades smearing

Pass 12 Sep 2018 92,145 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 76,093 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,450 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 57,450 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing in boot saet (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing boot seat (5.2.2a)

Centre brake light not working

Pass 16 Sep 2015 47,952 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2015 47,952 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bonnet (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 38,100 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,572 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 26,974 miles

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

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

body damage to n/s/r bumper & tail gate

n/s/f tyre has 5 light cuts on s/wall no canvas showing

Pass 3 Jul 2012 26,974 miles

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

body damage to n/s/r bumper & tail gate

n/s/f tyre has 5 light cuts on s/wall no canvas showing

Pass 13 Jul 2011 20,521 miles

off side front tyre has damage to the side wall

Fail 13 Jul 2011 20,521 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front tyre has damage to the side wall

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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BP08 NNZ is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NNZ, 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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BP08 NNZ is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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