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BW57 ENC

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,439 mi
Last recorded144,439 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 ENC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 144,439 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 144,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 133,835 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 123,567 miles

Central Exhaust Corroded

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 109,513 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight Tight Spot Steering

Fail 5 Dec 2018 109,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight Tight Spot Steering

Pass 8 Dec 2017 94,520 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2016 79,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 72,104 miles

parking brake release button cover trim missing

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges

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

shock absorber dampening weakened

Fail 29 Jan 2016 72,104 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges

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

parking brake release button cover trim missing

shock absorber dampening weakened

Pass 24 Jan 2015 63,945 miles

handbrake release button cover missing

Fail 24 Jan 2015 63,937 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

handbrake release button cover missing

Pass 25 Jan 2014 56,218 miles

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 48,260 miles

n/s front tyre worn from inner and outer edges

o/s front tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2012 41,710 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 33,923 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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BW57 ENC is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BW57 ENC, 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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BW57 ENC is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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