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BP57 YFL

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,801 mi
Last recorded166,801 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 YFL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 166,801 miles

General corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 166,801 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 162,748 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2025 162,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 157,423 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 142,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 135,010 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 135,010 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 127,009 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 117,554 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 117,554 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 110,564 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in centre tread area

Fail 10 Apr 2018 110,564 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working bulb replaced (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has nail in centre tread area

Pass 6 Apr 2017 104,630 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,778 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2015 93,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 86,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 86,357 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 79,206 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,853 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,924 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 YFL is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YFL, 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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BP57 YFL is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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