MOT Status
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122,234 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
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
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
heat shield loose
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
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
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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)
Child seats fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Slight corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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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BL57 JXW is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 January 2008.
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