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LG58 UDV

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,570 mi
Last recorded101,570 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 UDV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 101,570 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2025 94,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 85,282 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 70,145 miles

Offside/nearside front tyres wearing low

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 55,051 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 55,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 46,367 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 45,668 miles

Rear Unable to check tailgate seat belt due to load.

Fail 19 Aug 2020 45,668 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Lots of cuts to inner tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Unable to check tailgate seat belt due to load.

Pass 30 Aug 2019 45,401 miles

O EMISSION

Pass 6 Sep 2018 44,344 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre cracking

Fail 5 Sep 2018 44,344 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not returning (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner tyre cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2017 43,792 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,150 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 12 Sep 2016 42,150 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,716 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 38,716 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 36,416 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 32,945 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,031 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 27,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 21,288 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 21,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LG58 UDV is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LG58 UDV, 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 LG58 UDV registered?

LG58 UDV is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 September 2008.

Is LG58 UDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG58 UDV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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