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160,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both number plates delaminating
both rear tyres perished
n/s/r trailing arm bush poor
rear coil springs corroded
rear silencer heatsheild loose
Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both number plates delaminating
both rear tyres perished
n/s/r trailing arm bush poor
rear coil springs corroded
rear silencer heatsheild loose
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear exhaust heat shield loose.
Rear number plate deteriorating.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/s wing mirror damaged.
N/s/f tyre 3mm.
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear exhaust heat shield loose.
Rear number plate deteriorating.
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Center stop lamp inop,
Rear number plate delaminating,
Nearside rear brake pads are getting low,
Nearside rear tyre steped on outter edge,
Rear number plate starting to delaminate
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear brake pads are getting low,
Nearside rear tyre steped on outter edge,
Offside front tyre down to 2mm and bald on inner edge,
Offside wing mirror is damaged
Rear number plate starting to delaminate
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DF08 BOH is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 DF08 BOH, 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 DF08 BOH registered?
DF08 BOH is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 July 2008.
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