MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,319 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust heatshield deteriorated
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front wipers smearing
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on the inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning OSR + NSR position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked outside of the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust heatshield deteriorated
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front wipers smearing
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on the inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning OSR + NSR position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked outside of the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front tyres wearing low on inner edges
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear seats stowed at time of test
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear seats stowed at time of test
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BX58 VEA is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BX58 VEA, 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 BX58 VEA registered?
BX58 VEA is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 December 2008.
Is BX58 VEA safe to buy?
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