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BN58 VYJ

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,956 mi
Last recorded185,956 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 VYJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 185,956 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 182,481 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 179,254 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 174,971 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 170,163 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 162,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 162,655 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 154,416 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 141,113 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 141,113 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 129,624 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 129,624 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 118,182 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 117,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 105,831 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 93,297 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 93,297 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 77,571 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 64,471 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 46,243 miles

Undertray fitted restricting inspection

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 VYJ is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN58 VYJ, 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

How do I check the history of BN58 VYJ?

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What year was BN58 VYJ registered?

BN58 VYJ is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 October 2008.

Is BN58 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 VYJ shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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