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BJ08 JMO

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,153 mi
Last recorded158,153 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 JMO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 158,153 miles

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

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER CAR

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 155,581 miles

Front Subframe Corroded

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER CAR

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

Nearside Front Outer Track Rod End Corroded

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Corroded

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

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Sill Damaged (Dent)

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track Rod End Corroded

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock Absorber Corroded

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axel Corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2023 152,971 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2022 150,549 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 148,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 146,725 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 141,588 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 137,734 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 131,188 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 131,183 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward mounting point on chassis (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 13 May 2016 130,614 miles

Child seats fitted to 3 rear seats, belts not inspected fully.

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

Fail 10 May 2016 130,536 miles

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

Child seats fitted to 3 rear seats, belts not inspected fully.

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

Pass 19 May 2015 117,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 Mar 2014 103,074 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 91,449 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 69,242 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,924 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 48,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 JMO is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JMO, 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 BJ08 JMO registered?

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

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