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CR52 BAY

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,525 mi
Last recorded76,525 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR52 BAY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 76,525 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 76,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 72,548 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 69,699 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 65,442 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 61,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 56,719 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 52,769 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 48,492 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 47,495 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 45,526 miles

rear seats placed down seat-belts not tested

Pass 23 Jun 2016 42,968 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,449 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 38,449 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 35,150 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,190 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 22,953 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on the inner and the outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2011 16,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 16,005 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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CR52 BAY is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CR52 BAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CR52 BAY?

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What year was CR52 BAY registered?

CR52 BAY is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is CR52 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR52 BAY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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