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DU08 BKV

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,281 mi
Last recorded147,281 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 BKV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 147,281 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 133,597 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 119,395 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 115,138 miles

general corrosion

Pass 5 May 2017 111,524 miles

2.0 LITRES OF LOW-ASH OIL WAS ADDED AS OIL WAS NOT TOUCHING THE DIP-STICK AND IS NOW ON MAXIMUM .

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2017 111,524 miles

2.0 LITRES OF LOW-ASH OIL WAS ADDED AS OIL WAS NOT TOUCHING THE DIP-STICK AND IS NOW ON MAXIMUM .

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BLOCKED (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO SCREENWASH (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 105,545 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 97,892 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 17 Mar 2015 97,885 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Feb 2014 91,960 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 89,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 86,136 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 86,136 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 63,275 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low and discs lipped

Fail 8 May 2012 63,275 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low and discs lipped

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,794 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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DU08 BKV 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU08 BKV, 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 DU08 BKV registered?

DU08 BKV is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is DU08 BKV safe to buy?

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