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CF57 BXV

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,541 mi
Last recorded126,541 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF57 BXV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 126,541 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 126,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 114,540 miles

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

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

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Jul 2018 114,475 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jun 2017 100,095 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 100,060 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,860 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Jun 2016 86,860 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jun 2015 74,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 58,622 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2013 47,841 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 47,841 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 39,763 miles

O/s/f and n/s/f, front lower arm bushes are beggining to split

Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,432 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 31,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CF57 BXV is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CF57 BXV, 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 CF57 BXV registered?

CF57 BXV is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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