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GN58 BGX

2005 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

179,505 mi
Last recorded179,505 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN58 BGX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 179,505 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 179,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 165,421 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 165,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 148,975 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES VERY LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 148,975 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES VERY LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 132,985 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 132,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 114,637 miles

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

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

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

suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2022 114,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all and perished (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 104,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 104,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 101,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2019 92,485 miles

Central stoplamp inop

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

rear trailing arm bushes unbonding

Fail 24 Mar 2019 92,485 miles

Central stoplamp inop

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

rear trailing arm bushes unbonding

Pass 7 Feb 2018 82,322 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

under tray fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 7 Feb 2018 82,321 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished

under tray fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Feb 2017 73,322 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 67,750 miles

Child seats fitted.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 59,819 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 49,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 41,136 miles

emishions to low to register

Pass 28 May 2012 32,674 miles

emishions to low to register

Fail 25 May 2012 32,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

emishions to low to register

Pass 19 May 2010 14,633 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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GN58 BGX is a 2005 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GN58 BGX, 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 21 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 GN58 BGX registered?

GN58 BGX is a 2005 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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