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BG58 RVT

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,234 mi
Last recorded143,234 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 143,234 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 143,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 143,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 139,935 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 139,845 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 135,602 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 128,269 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 123,790 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 119,155 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 119,155 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 113,643 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 104,804 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 98,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 98,279 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 86,189 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 59,675 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 RVT is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG58 RVT registered?

BG58 RVT is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 November 2008.

Is BG58 RVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 RVT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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