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BV08 UTC

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,697 mi
Last recorded155,697 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 UTC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 155,697 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 139,151 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 139,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 120,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 94,487 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 94,487 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 79,423 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 65,678 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 47,334 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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BV08 UTC is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UTC, 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 UTC registered?

BV08 UTC is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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