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BP08 UCX

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,052 mi
Last recorded183,052 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 UCX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 183,052 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 170,318 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2017 170,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 157,421 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 145,042 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 130,033 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 112,502 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 93,282 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 66,222 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 66,222 miles

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

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 UCX is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BP08 UCX, 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 UCX registered?

BP08 UCX is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 August 2008.

Is BP08 UCX safe to buy?

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