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BJ08 JFZ

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,948 mi
Last recorded170,948 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 JFZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 170,948 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 155,288 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 155,208 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 154,154 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 135,253 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 135,229 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 124,785 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 115,169 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 99,314 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 88,562 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 87,878 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 82,567 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 72,351 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,833 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 64,833 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 55,195 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,621 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 39,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 31,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s and o/s rear seats child seats fitted

slight wear n/s and o/s front brake discs

slight wear n/s and o/s rear discs

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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BJ08 JFZ is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ08 JFZ, 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 BJ08 JFZ registered?

BJ08 JFZ is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BJ08 JFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 JFZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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