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AF58 VBJ

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,814 mi
Last recorded152,814 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 VBJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 152,814 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 145,184 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 136,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear springs corroded in lower seat

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear springs corroded in lower seat

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 136,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear springs corroded in lower seat

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear springs corroded in lower seat

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 127,881 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 117,741 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 108,205 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 96,815 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 96,815 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported HEAT SHIELD BROKEN (7.1.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 84,099 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,199 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 75,198 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,714 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 48,971 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,654 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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AF58 VBJ is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF58 VBJ, 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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AF58 VBJ is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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