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BV08 ZFA

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,499 mi
Last recorded146,499 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ZFA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 146,499 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both very rear seats ()

battery warning lamp displayed

rear exhaust heat shields slightly insecure and damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2021 142,997 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both very rear ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2021 142,997 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both very rear ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2020 139,921 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body covers fitted

under side exhaust cover loose

Fail 21 Aug 2020 139,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body covers fitted

under side exhaust cover loose

Pass 17 Aug 2019 135,680 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 128,003 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 128,002 miles

Fuel hose leaking injector number one spill pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 116,172 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear and offside rear suspension components corroded in places

Fail 17 Aug 2017 115,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre tread cut inner edge area (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear brake pads worn very low (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear brake pads worn low (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear and offside rear suspension components corroded in places

Pass 4 Aug 2016 100,985 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 100,985 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2015 89,865 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 79,012 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 66,851 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 66,851 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 53,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,301 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 36,984 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 36,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZFA is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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