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DF08 BTU

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

211,412 mi
Last recorded211,412 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 211,412 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 211,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 203,435 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 8 Jan 2024 189,126 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 173,277 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 173,277 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective OS and NS (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 152,771 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 152,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2021 137,070 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 132,978 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 127,721 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil springs heavily corroded

Various covers and under trays restricting views

Fail 11 Mar 2019 127,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Steel fixing in tread

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre low/wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil springs heavily corroded

Various covers and under trays restricting views

Pass 19 Mar 2018 120,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre low/wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre low/wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre valve cracking/splitting

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre low/wearing outer edge

Rear coil springs corroded

Various covers and under trays restricting views

Fail 19 Mar 2018 120,235 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre low/wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre low/wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre valve cracking/splitting

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre low/wearing outer edge

Rear coil springs corroded

Various covers and under trays restricting views

Pass 9 Mar 2017 111,207 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 102,794 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 102,468 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 91,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust blow from centre and rear section not excessive.

Exhaust front flexi pipe weak and slight blow

Exhaust heat shield at rear insecure.

Front and rear brake discs ridged and worn

Rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorating

Small split in O/S/F anti roll bar link top cover

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 91,584 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust blow from centre and rear section not excessive.

Exhaust front flexi pipe weak and slight blow

Exhaust heat shield at rear insecure.

Front and rear brake discs ridged and worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S/R tyre bald at edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorating

Small split in O/S/F anti roll bar link top cover

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 75,776 miles

3rd row seat belts not tested

Both wiper blades are smearing slightly

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Moderate, Rear exhaust area leaking

N/S/F shock absorber fliud is weeping

N/S/F tyre worn low and outer edge and worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge

O/S/R tyre worn on both edges

Oil weeping

Fail 10 Jul 2013 75,776 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

3rd row seat belts not tested

Both front tyres worn on outer edge and worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge

Both wiper blades are smearing slightly

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Moderate, Rear exhaust area leaking

N/S/F brake pads worn low

N/S/F shock absorber fliud is weeping

N/S/R brake pads getting low

O/S/F brake pads is close to limit

O/S/R tyre worn on both edges

Oil weeping

Pass 30 Jul 2012 59,943 miles

N/S/R damper fliud bit sweating

N/S wing mirror loose

N/S/R tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on both edges

Fail 30 Jul 2012 59,943 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

N/S wing mirror loose

N/S/F tyre are close to limit (1.7mm) and got cut on outer sidewall

N/S/R damper fliud bit sweating

N/S/R tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on both edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre bit flat

Pass 23 Jul 2011 43,456 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 23 Jul 2011 43,456 miles

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nail in outer edge of offside rear tyre.

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 BTU is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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