2008 Ford S-MAX 1.8L Diesel · EA08 DCE
2008 Ford S-MAX (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2008. Recorded mileage 92,312 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/04/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1753cc
EA08 DCE Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2016
- 92,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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EA08 DCE Mileage History
- 04/05/201136,578 mi
- 20/06/201252,016 mi+15,438 mi
- 21/06/201252,016 mi
- 21/06/201364,732 mi+12,716 mi
- 20/06/201474,587 mi+9,855 mi
- 25/06/201474,650 mi+63 mi
- 26/06/201583,928 mi+9,278 mi
- 25/04/201692,310 mi+8,382 mi
- 26/04/201692,312 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 11,193 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
EA08 DCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford S-Max (EA08 DCE) between May 2011 and April 2016.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”.
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