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BV08 XNE

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 XNE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2025

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024

Front to rear under body and suspension croded

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023
Fail 21 Feb 2023

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 166,949 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 166,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 159,630 miles

Rear both Coil spring corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2019 159,616 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 148,137 miles

all coil springs corroded

all underside of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

covers & shields fitted

near side rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 3 Apr 2017 136,822 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 136,821 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 125,760 miles

Oil leaks from engine area

Fail 9 Mar 2016 125,760 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leaks from engine area

Pass 12 Mar 2015 115,404 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 106,415 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play o/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 27 Mar 2014 106,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 5 Apr 2013 93,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

os headlamp loose but secure

Pass 23 Mar 2012 75,408 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 51,179 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 XNE is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey 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 XNE, 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 XNE is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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