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EA58 VFE

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

161,643 mi
Last recorded161,643 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 161,643 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 161,643 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 155,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 149,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Oct 2019 149,688 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2018 142,146 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 142,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 134,696 miles

management lamp on

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 17 Oct 2017 134,690 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

management lamp on

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Oct 2016 125,063 miles

diesel particulate filter sensor valve rubber pipe's deteriorated.

engine cover fitted.

engine management light on

Fail 6 Oct 2016 125,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

diesel particulate filter sensor valve rubber pipe's deteriorated.

engine cover fitted.

engine management light on

Pass 19 Oct 2015 112,353 miles

engine management lamp on

items removed

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 112,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management lamp on

items removed

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 96,895 miles

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)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 96,895 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 11 Oct 2013 67,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 52,956 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 52,956 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,053 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner + outer edge

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

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

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 VFE 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 57.9%.

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 EA58 VFE, 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 VFE registered?

EA58 VFE is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 December 2008.

Is EA58 VFE safe to buy?

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