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BG58 WFW

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,558 mi
Last recorded181,558 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 181,558 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 181,553 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2020 177,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2019 165,964 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 165,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2018 150,661 miles

Nearside Front inner road wheel rim slight damage

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

high level brake light not working

Fail 13 Nov 2018 150,661 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner road wheel rim slight damage

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

high level brake light not working

Pass 5 Dec 2017 139,007 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

added 1 lt fully oil

under body exhaust shields loose

Fail 1 Dec 2017 138,971 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake disc's badly corroded (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/r18 98 x load (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

added 1 lt fully oil

under body exhaust shields loose

Pass 8 Dec 2016 124,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin note, brake disc's lipped ! (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/r18 98w x load (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 124,926 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin note, brake disc's lipped ! (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/r18 98w x load (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 112,472 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 95,669 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 75,842 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 60,333 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 44,831 miles

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)

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 WFW 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 WFW, 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 WFW registered?

BG58 WFW is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 November 2008.

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