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DK58 VTZ

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

192,086 mi
Last recorded192,086 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 VTZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 192,086 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 189,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 183,590 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 177,852 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 170,694 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 163,128 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 163,126 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 156,424 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 156,424 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to the end (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2019 147,667 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2018 143,534 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 138,455 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper shocker top bearing has slight roughness

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 138,455 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper shocker top bearing has slight roughness

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 133,984 miles

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

power steering reservoir cap missing

Fail 9 Mar 2016 133,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

power steering reservoir cap missing

Fail 24 Feb 2016 133,905 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from cap it is missing (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions not tested due to, to much oil and holes in the exhaust (7.4.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear heat shield insecure

engine under trays fitted

Offside Front rack end worn

Pass 3 Dec 2014 115,531 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 104,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High level stop light not working also n/s/r inner position light not working

Fail 22 Nov 2013 104,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil on min

High level stop light not working also n/s/r inner position light not working

Fail 31 Aug 2012 91,858 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 91,858 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 63,817 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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DK58 VTZ is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DK58 VTZ, 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 DK58 VTZ registered?

DK58 VTZ is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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