2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · AC08 JWL
2008 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 242,262 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 242,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AC08 JWL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 242,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AC08 JWL Mileage History
- 23/08/2022168,291 mi
- 30/08/2023181,662 mi+13,371 mi
- 27/08/2024211,574 mi+29,912 mi
- 10/11/2025242,262 mi+30,688 mi
Average of roughly 22,993 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AC08 JWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford S-Max (AC08 JWL) between August 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
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