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EA58 FVS

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

171,746 mi
Last recorded171,746 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 FVS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 171,746 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 150,982 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 146,800 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 139,235 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear slight age cracking on both rear tyres

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 139,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear slight age cracking on both rear tyres

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 134,714 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 129,349 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 118,408 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 104,627 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 87,025 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 85,807 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2016 84,610 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 78,508 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 67,180 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 56,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,654 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 37,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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EA58 FVS is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EA58 FVS, 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 EA58 FVS registered?

EA58 FVS is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 November 2008.

Is EA58 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA58 FVS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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