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BF58 ZHN

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,099 mi
Last recorded90,099 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 ZHN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 90,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s inner sills showing surface rust

rear offside under body showing surface rust

Pass 27 May 2025 83,768 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 83,768 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 80,757 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight surface corrosion to various under-side components not affecting it's strength or driveability.

Pass 29 Nov 2022 80,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 79,143 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 77,620 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 77,620 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 77,594 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 77,570 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 69,932 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 58,062 miles

damage to n/s/f

Fail 8 Sep 2017 58,062 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

damage to n/s/f

Pass 13 Sep 2016 47,105 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 37,399 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 37,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 29,576 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 29,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 27,596 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished on outer walls but not seriously weakened

Pass 12 Sep 2012 22,946 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 19,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZHN is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF58 ZHN, 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 ZHN registered?

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

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