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CA57 UXS

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

122,890 mi
Last recorded122,890 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 UXS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 122,890 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 118,062 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 118,062 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 112,739 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 112,739 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 110,124 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 99,954 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 85,948 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 83,614 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre front (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 72,192 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 64,730 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 59,546 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2016 50,544 miles

covers and undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2015 42,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2015 42,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 38,522 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 33,497 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 27,018 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,173 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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CA57 UXS is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CA57 UXS, 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 CA57 UXS registered?

CA57 UXS is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is CA57 UXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA57 UXS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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