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BL57 JVJ

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,220 mi
Last recorded75,220 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 JVJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 75,220 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 67,613 miles

rear silencer supported with cable ties

Fail 15 Mar 2018 67,613 miles

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

rear silencer supported with cable ties

Pass 20 Jan 2017 62,263 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 54,601 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 54,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 46,027 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,458 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 36,547 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 32,563 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 26,840 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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BL57 JVJ is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL57 JVJ, 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 BL57 JVJ registered?

BL57 JVJ is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is BL57 JVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL57 JVJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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