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BP57 ZGW

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,858 mi
Last recorded134,858 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 ZGW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 134,858 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 125,348 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 125,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 117,319 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 117,316 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

heat shield loose over rear exhaust box

Pass 12 Jan 2017 108,930 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose above rear section of exhaust

Fail 12 Jan 2017 108,930 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose above rear section of exhaust

Pass 20 Jan 2016 101,716 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 95,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 87,222 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 87,222 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s front tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2013 75,674 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 75,674 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 65,209 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 65,209 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 55,430 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,242 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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BP57 ZGW 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 BP57 ZGW, 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 ZGW registered?

BP57 ZGW is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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