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BG58 EEW

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,057 mi
Last recorded114,057 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 EEW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 114,057 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Engine Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2020 114,057 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Engine Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 107,055 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 107,042 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 99,710 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting noisy and rough (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 99,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting noisy and rough (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 93,406 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak from engine ()

exhaust corroded on flexy to centre connection

Fail 4 Jan 2018 93,349 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded on flexy to centre connection

front wipers smearing

Pass 4 Jan 2017 88,533 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 rear seats ()

Rear exhaust small leak

Fail 4 Jan 2017 88,533 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 rear seats ()

Rear exhaust small leak

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 163,811 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 156,695 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 156,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 148,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Oct 2012 123,007 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall damage

Fail 24 Oct 2012 123,007 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 20 Oct 2011 90,907 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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BG58 EEW is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BG58 EEW, 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 BG58 EEW registered?

BG58 EEW is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is BG58 EEW safe to buy?

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