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BJ58 GVF

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,264 mi
Last recorded99,264 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 GVF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 99,264 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Platform been welded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 99,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Platform been welded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 95,679 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 95,679 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 92,134 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 88,076 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 83,761 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 80,044 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 75,338 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 70,687 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 65,614 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 65,614 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 59,427 miles

child seat fitted to rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear seats folded down

Fail 25 Oct 2016 59,427 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

child seat fitted to rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads worn low

rear seats folded down

Pass 30 Oct 2015 53,028 miles

Nearside Front tyre is badly perished

Offside Front tyre is badly perished

Fail 27 Oct 2015 52,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre is badly perished

Offside Front tyre is badly perished

Offside Rear tyre is badly perished

Pass 28 Oct 2014 47,296 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 47,293 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 41,345 miles

advise n/s/f door mirror missing

Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,543 miles

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

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

small cracks in both rear tyre treads

Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,935 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 25,157 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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BJ58 GVF is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ58 GVF, 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 BJ58 GVF registered?

BJ58 GVF is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is BJ58 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ58 GVF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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