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DF08 BOU

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,141 mi
Last recorded147,141 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 147,141 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

quit rusty under car

Pass 3 Jul 2019 138,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 138,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60r16 91h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 125,007 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 125,007 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 112,172 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Upper stop light not working

Fail 7 Jul 2017 112,106 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Upper stop light not working

Pass 12 Jul 2016 99,348 miles

rear no plate getting poor

Fail 12 Jul 2016 99,348 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear no plate getting poor

Pass 6 Jul 2015 85,205 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 73,732 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 61,195 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 61,195 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 51,247 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 51,247 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 40,060 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 BOU is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BOU, 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 BOU registered?

DF08 BOU is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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