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BF58 VNU

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,495 mi
Last recorded128,495 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 VNU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 128,495 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 126,484 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear axle corroded.

surface rust underneath.

Fail 28 Jan 2022 126,484 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded.

surface rust underneath.

Pass 5 Jan 2021 124,245 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 120,195 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 111,685 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 111,685 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 102,416 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 94,356 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 94,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear inner side lamp not working

Pass 8 Oct 2016 94,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 5 Oct 2016 94,178 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 9 Oct 2015 81,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 15 Oct 2014 68,864 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 60,760 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 50,811 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,080 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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BF58 VNU is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BF58 VNU, 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 BF58 VNU registered?

BF58 VNU is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is BF58 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF58 VNU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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