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AV58 HLJ

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,826 mi
Last recorded169,826 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 HLJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 169,826 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 168,204 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 164,347 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Repeater lens slight damage no white light emitted (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 157,568 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 151,844 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 146,642 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 142,474 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 135,539 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 129,460 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 129,460 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 121,217 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 113,763 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 113,763 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 104,404 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2013 90,890 miles

Middle row off seats,nearside seat belt not tested.Child seat obstructing full inspection

Fail 11 Dec 2013 90,890 miles

Middle row off seats,nearside seat belt not tested.Child seat obstructing full inspection

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 78,384 miles

Centre row off seats,offside seat belt was not tested.Child seat obstructed full inspection

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 72,389 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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AV58 HLJ is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV58 HLJ, 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 AV58 HLJ registered?

AV58 HLJ is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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