2008 Ford S-MAX 2.2L Diesel · AA08 EFN

The 2008 Ford S-Max passed its most recent MOT on 21 December 2023 at 200,068 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a currently roadworthy status and a stable maintenance trend across the available history. The same-day failure on 21 December 2023 at 200,057 miles is anomalous as the DVSA entry lists no defects, suggesting an administrative or data-recording issue rather than a mechanical fault, with the vehicle subsequently passing on retest at marginally higher mileage. Annual mileage averages around 11,115 miles against an 18-year life, which is typical for the age. The records show 178,500 miles at the 24 December 2021 test, 190,149 miles at 23 December 2022, and 200,068 miles by 21 December 2023, a consistent ~11,000 to 12,000 miles per year with no gaps or sudden accumulation. The four-year MOT trail is sparse but clean, with no advisories or defects logged at any stage, implying the previous keeper kept basic statutory testing current without flagged wear items. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and subframe corrosion given the 200,000-mile count and the vehicle's 2008 build date. The absence of advisories across four tests does not confirm component health, only that testers found nothing reportable on the day. At this mileage, drivetrain mounts and exhaust emissions systems warrant physical checks for fatigue not captured by pass results. The same-day fail-pass with zero defects recorded means the buyer should obtain the full DVSA test certificate and any garage paperwork for 21 December 2023 to confirm no suppressed fault. Otherwise the record shows no recurring problems, no worsening pattern, and no minor consumable neglect such as tyres or wiper blades across the seen entries.