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DA08 BWO

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,394 mi
Last recorded126,394 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 BWO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 126,394 miles

rear suspension rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2024 126,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear suspension rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2023 125,199 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 123,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 120,432 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 116,728 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 112,274 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 112,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 108,673 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracks

Pass 21 Apr 2017 104,220 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 104,220 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 98,928 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 92,286 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 88,999 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 88,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 83,198 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 78,574 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 78,574 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 73,063 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Jul 2011 73,063 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

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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DA08 BWO is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA08 BWO, 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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DA08 BWO is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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