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BV08 JYD

2008 Ford S-max

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

200,252 mi
Last recorded200,252 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 JYD
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 200,252 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 200,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 186,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 177,397 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 166,283 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 166,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 155,784 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 144,855 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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 3 Dec 2018 130,621 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 115,174 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2017 99,181 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 97,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2014 91,126 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 83,484 miles

towbar ball end missing

Pass 1 May 2012 62,425 miles

front and rear discs lipped

Pass 7 Mar 2011 58,751 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

rear tow ball pretrudes past bumper reccomend yellow towing ball cover

tested as presented rear two seats folded flat and boot partially full

Fail 7 Mar 2011 58,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

rear tow ball pretrudes past bumper reccomend yellow towing ball cover

tested as presented rear two seats folded flat and boot partially full

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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BV08 JYD is a 2008 Ford S-max in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BV08 JYD, 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 BV08 JYD registered?

BV08 JYD is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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