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BP57 XSM

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,206 mi
Last recorded71,206 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 XSM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 71,206 miles

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

Front clutch release bearing worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides lower spring coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 71,206 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 2nd row (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front clutch release bearing worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides lower spring coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage not functioning as intended (belt not clipping in)

Pass 3 Aug 2018 65,569 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides lower part of springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2018 65,569 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides lower part of springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2017 60,564 miles

Front Inner Ball joint has slight play NS & OS tie rods (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 60,564 miles

Front Inner Ball joint has slight play NS & OS tie rods (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 53,925 miles

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

tray's fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2016 53,925 miles

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

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

tray's fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 47,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

NSR tyre tread has uneven wear & cracking

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 47,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

NSR tyre tread has uneven wear & cracking

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 41,790 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 41,790 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,760 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 34,392 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 332,112 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 24,984 miles

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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BP57 XSM is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BP57 XSM, 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 BP57 XSM registered?

BP57 XSM is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is BP57 XSM safe to buy?

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