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BJ58 XYN

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

176,999 mi
Last recorded176,999 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 XYN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 176,999 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 176,996 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 157,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 143,746 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 131,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 131,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 121,948 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2019 121,948 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working 3rd high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2018 110,275 miles

child seats fitted rear seat belts not checked

Fail 17 Dec 2018 110,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

child seats fitted rear seat belts not checked

Pass 18 Dec 2017 95,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm only (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 95,517 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm only (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 89,172 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to cords on the inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn close to cords on the inside edge

Pass 1 Dec 2015 84,096 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Dec 2015 84,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Nov 2014 78,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 78,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 73,391 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 73,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 66,770 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 54,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

neaqrside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2011 54,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

neaqrside front tyre cut on sidewall

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 XYN is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BJ58 XYN, 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 XYN registered?

BJ58 XYN is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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