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BV08 VVB

2008 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,184 mi
Last recorded187,184 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 VVB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 187,184 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 187,184 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 153,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 153,331 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 115,222 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 115,045 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 78,109 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 78,105 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 74,099 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 71,067 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2021 71,067 miles

engine covers fitted

Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jan 2020 68,453 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 65,943 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 65,922 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 63,222 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 60,193 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 57,443 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 55,941 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r seat belt buckle damaged but operating as it should

o/s/r tyre low 2mm and perished

rear seats folded down

Pass 22 Jan 2014 54,520 miles

offside center ( rear ) seat belt stalk , houseing damaged , seat belt still operational

Fail 11 Jan 2014 54,496 miles

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

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)

engine management light is on

offside center ( rear ) seat belt stalk , houseing damaged , seat belt still operational

front brake disc pitted/worn to exess , very bad

Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,306 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,757 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 47,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,006 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 VVB is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VVB, 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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BV08 VVB is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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