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BV08 VPZ

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,190 mi
Last recorded120,190 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 VPZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 120,190 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2023 117,463 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 117,463 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 114,538 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 114,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 109,079 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 109,079 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 105,126 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 96,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside.... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look aprox' 3 to 4mm.... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look aprox' 2 to 3mm.... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no Extra seats in use.... ()

Fail 11 Apr 2019 96,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside.... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look aprox' 3 to 4mm.... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look aprox' 2 to 3mm.... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no Extra seats in use.... ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources left hand.... (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 84,581 miles

2 x Headlamp deflectors fitted ....

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner shoulder worn....

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test extra seats not in use.... ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 84,578 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

2 x Headlamp deflectors fitted ....

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner shoulder worn....

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test extra seats not in use.... ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 84,337 miles

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

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 72,087 miles

high level stop lamp not working

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 21 Oct 2015 63,673 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 56,980 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 56,979 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear brake discs poor

Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,754 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror cover missing

nearside door mirror side repeater cover missing

rear brake discs are scored

Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,318 miles

n/s door mirror casing is broken

wipers are clearing screen poorly

Pass 22 Aug 2011 34,262 miles

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

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 VPZ is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VPZ, 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 VPZ registered?

BV08 VPZ is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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