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DF08 BOH

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,072 mi
Last recorded160,072 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 BOH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 160,072 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 138,766 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 118,813 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 118,413 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 118,412 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 117,810 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 117,810 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 117,105 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 117,105 miles

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 116,229 miles

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))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 116,229 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 114,546 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 105,366 miles

both number plates delaminating

both rear tyres perished

n/s/r trailing arm bush poor

rear coil springs corroded

rear silencer heatsheild loose

Fail 19 Jun 2017 105,366 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 94,649 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 27 Jun 2016 94,649 miles

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.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,301 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 86,301 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 73,354 miles

Center stop lamp inop,

Rear number plate delaminating,

Pass 11 Jul 2013 62,321 miles

Nearside rear brake pads are getting low,

Nearside rear tyre steped on outter edge,

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 8 Jul 2013 62,321 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 50,614 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 39,913 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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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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DF08 BOH is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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