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DL57 BNV

2008 Ford S-max

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,424 mi
Last recorded131,424 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 BNV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 131,424 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 131,424 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 124,084 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 124,025 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 121,937 miles

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

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

exhaust system noisy suspect leak from front section unable to fully inspect

front brake pads worn low

offside front side light lense damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2018 121,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system noisy suspect leak from front section unable to fully inspect

front brake pads worn low

offside front side light lense damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2017 98,973 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

grease around n/s/f inner cv gaiter

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

o/s/f upper anti roll bar linkage rubber slightly insecure

under tray fitted

windscreen damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2017 98,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

grease around n/s/f inner cv gaiter

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

o/s/f upper anti roll bar linkage rubber slightly insecure

under tray fitted

windscreen damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,994 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear door trims missing

offside rear tyre worn low and under inflated

rear brake pads worn to limit

Pass 4 Jan 2015 51,680 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2014 31,528 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2014 31,523 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 18,579 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 18,579 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 16,415 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 13,390 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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DL57 BNV is a 2008 Ford S-max in Gold 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 DL57 BNV, 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 DL57 BNV registered?

DL57 BNV is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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