MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lateral arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lateral arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lateral arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lateral arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald to inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
undertrays and engine covers fitted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
undertrays and engine covers fitted
undertrays and engine covers fitted
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
undertrays and engine covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre stop light not working
parking brake lever button damaged
centre stop light not working
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
parking brake lever button damaged
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV08 UVK is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BV08 UVK, 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 UVK registered?
BV08 UVK is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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