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BL57 JXW

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,234 mi
Last recorded122,234 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 JXW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 122,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2025

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear subfraME CORRODED

Pass 16 Jan 2025 117,261 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Mirror surround damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 112,526 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x5 rear child seats ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 2 Jan 2023 106,892 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heat shield loose

Fail 28 Dec 2022 106,842 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded were bush sits (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 29 Dec 2021 105,030 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 31 Dec 2020 101,963 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2020 101,961 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 99,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 93,718 miles

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

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

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

rear trailing arm back bushes deteriorated (both sides)

Pass 6 Jan 2018 83,919 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 76,778 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 69,788 miles

Child seats fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Jan 2015 63,839 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2014 58,108 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 52,331 miles

Nearside front brake disc showing slight corrosion on inner face

Offisde front brake disc showing slight corrosion on inner face

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 46,059 miles

Slight corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JXW is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JXW, 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 BL57 JXW registered?

BL57 JXW is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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