2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · AC08 JVV
2008 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 172,759 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AC08 JVV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2022
- 172,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AC08 JVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford S-Max (AC08 JVV) between March 2011 and September 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
AC08 JVV Mileage History
- 02/03/201132,013 mi
- 15/03/201239,753 mi+7,740 mi
- 25/03/201346,659 mi+6,906 mi
- 26/03/201454,074 mi+7,415 mi
- 24/03/201563,792 mi+9,718 mi
- 24/03/201563,792 mi
- 02/10/201565,615 mi+1,823 mi
- 04/10/201677,139 mi+11,524 mi
- 29/09/201791,725 mi+14,586 mi
- 29/09/201791,725 mi
- 04/10/2018105,717 mi+13,992 mi
- 04/10/2018105,717 mi
- 02/10/2019122,393 mi+16,676 mi
- 02/10/2020140,464 mi+18,071 mi
- 02/10/2020140,464 mi
- 04/10/2021153,495 mi+13,031 mi
- 07/10/2021153,499 mi+4 mi
- 28/09/2022172,759 mi+19,260 mi
- 29/09/2022172,759 mi
Average of roughly 12,155 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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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