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BN58 SHX

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,021 mi
Last recorded131,021 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 SHX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 131,021 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From mounting/hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides Trailing Arm, other suspension components also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 125,150 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 117,805 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 117,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 112,598 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 108,826 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))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 108,826 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear underbody heat shield loose

Pass 17 Dec 2019 102,641 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot seats missing ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust box heat shield few fixings missing

Fail 17 Dec 2019 102,641 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot seats missing ()

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour lens faded (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust box heat shield few fixings missing

Pass 17 Dec 2018 94,424 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 94,424 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 85,234 miles

Fuel pipes front to rear only satisfactorily retained onto underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2016 76,506 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 76,506 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 66,590 miles

Child seat fitted N/S & O/S rear

Unable to inspect third row of seat belts

Fail 29 Dec 2015 66,573 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp light up when foot brake is applied (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when side lights are on (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part clip has broken, rubbing against trailing arm (3.6.B.4a)

Child seat fitted N/S & O/S rear

Unable to inspect third row of seat belts

Fail 23 Dec 2014 57,249 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear nearside tyre uneven wear inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2014 57,249 miles

rear nearside tyre uneven wear inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2013 45,756 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 45,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 26,462 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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 10 Dec 2011 16,348 miles

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)

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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BN58 SHX is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BN58 SHX, 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 BN58 SHX registered?

BN58 SHX is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 December 2008.

Is BN58 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 SHX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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