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EA58 JGV

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

294,463 mi
Last recorded294,463 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 JGV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 294,463 miles

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

underside undersealed

Pass 15 Mar 2025 284,783 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 278,902 miles

Both centre exhaust mounts broken

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2024 278,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 272,297 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear and central (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 272,284 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear and central (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 268,841 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft boot has a small leak of grease

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2022 268,841 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft boot has a small leak of grease

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 264,248 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 249,566 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread

one of the exhaust hangers detached/corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2019 249,566 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread

one of the exhaust hangers detached/corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 226,101 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2017 203,808 miles

screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2016 180,192 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 154,082 miles

engine malfunction lamp on dash

n/s/r inner side lamp inop

o/s/f door mirror taped up

rear high level brake lamp inop

Pass 15 May 2014 124,480 miles

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 28 Feb 2013 92,879 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 92,264 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 57,007 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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EA58 JGV is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 JGV, 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 JGV registered?

EA58 JGV is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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