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BV58 ESF

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,232 mi
Last recorded126,232 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 ESF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 126,232 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 126,024 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 117,784 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 117,784 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 102,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 102,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 96,685 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 82,880 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 79,186 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 79,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 70,518 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 69,175 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 65,231 miles

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2016 60,867 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,900 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,809 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 48,724 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 48,724 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 43,074 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,280 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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BV58 ESF is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol 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 BV58 ESF, 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 BV58 ESF registered?

BV58 ESF is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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