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EA58 VVH

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

150,032 mi
Last recorded150,032 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 150,032 miles

Nearside Front door /wing damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2026 150,021 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front door /wing damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2025 149,575 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 149,575 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s n/.s (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 149,570 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s n/s fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s n/.s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 141,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 131,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear corner bumper slightly loose

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres middle tread much lower than rest of tread

fold up boot seats not in use time of test

Fail 22 Feb 2023 131,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear corner bumper slightly loose

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres middle tread much lower than rest of tread

fold up boot seats not in use time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2022 124,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower part front windscreen has small chip

Nearside Rear corner bumper slightly loose

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear boot seats not in use at time of test

Rear exhaust box heat shield slightly loose

Pass 8 Mar 2021 110,511 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe into box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust is corroding

engine covers & under trays fitted

fold up boot seats not in use at time of test

front wiper are bit smeary

high level brake light not working

Fail 8 Mar 2021 110,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe into box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust is corroding

engine covers & under trays fitted

fold up boot seats not in use at time of test

front wiper are bit smeary

high level brake light not working

Pass 2 Mar 2020 101,495 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

fold up boot seats not in use at time of test

Fail 2 Mar 2020 101,495 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted

fold up boot seats not in use at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2019 91,678 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads getting low

engine covers & under trays fitted

fold up seats in boot not in use at time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2019 91,678 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads getting low

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

fold up seats in boot not in use at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2018 84,565 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted, some fuel lines & brake pipes covered

Fail 12 Mar 2018 84,565 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges ( evidence of possible stepped tread at time of test )

engine covers & under trays fitted, some fuel lines & brake pipes covered

Pass 28 Feb 2017 76,585 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing more on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2016 71,696 miles

Offside Front brake pads getting low

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in the tread

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,823 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 61,611 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 61,611 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,388 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 57,388 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 49,998 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 49,998 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 VVH is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 VVH, 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 VVH registered?

EA58 VVH is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 November 2008.

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