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BJ58 UEZ

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,389 mi
Last recorded194,389 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 UEZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 194,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges showing layers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed very slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges showing layers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front coolant level low

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear 3rd row of seats stowed away , unable to fully inspect seatbelts

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd /highlevel (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 194,389 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges showing layers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed very slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges showing layers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front coolant level low

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear 3rd row of seats stowed away , unable to fully inspect seatbelts

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd /highlevel (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 185,966 miles

3rd row seats stored away.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 178,264 miles

3rd row seats stored away.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm and worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 170,900 miles

3rd row of seats stowed away , unable to check seat belts

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 165,161 miles

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

Front wipers smear

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 160,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cord coming through (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cord coming through (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 160,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cord coming through (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cord coming through (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 155,851 miles

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))

Slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 14 Oct 2019 155,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 11 Oct 2018 148,958 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 148,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush, on limit for mot pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 139,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 132,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 124,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from center section (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear of engine (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

removed sat nav holder from windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2014 119,632 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 111,789 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 111,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 104,014 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 97,585 miles

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

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 UEZ is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UEZ, 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 UEZ registered?

BJ58 UEZ is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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