2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · AC08 RJY
2008 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 98,201 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AC08 RJY Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2022
- 98,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AC08 RJY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford S-Max (AC08 RJY) between April 2011 and January 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
AC08 RJY Mileage History
- 04/04/201118,974 mi
- 04/04/201118,974 mi
- 29/03/201224,798 mi+5,824 mi
- 26/03/201331,106 mi+6,308 mi
- 26/03/201436,677 mi+5,571 mi
- 26/03/201436,677 mi
- 23/03/201541,351 mi+4,674 mi
- 30/03/201645,635 mi+4,284 mi
- 12/04/201749,500 mi+3,865 mi
- 12/04/201745,900 mi-3,600 mi
- 16/04/201854,463 mi+8,563 mi
- 24/06/201971,148 mi+16,685 mi
- 24/06/201971,148 mi
- 07/01/202187,223 mi+16,075 mi
- 11/01/202298,176 mi+10,953 mi
- 19/01/202298,201 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 7,339 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Steering Rack FailureSerious
The power steering rack can leak fluid internally into the track rod end boots, eventually running the pump dry and ruining the rack.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
The S-Max heavy body puts extra strain on the DMF. Symptoms include rattling at idle especially cold, vibration through the pedals and difficulty engaging gears. Some owners report failure as early as 60,000 miles on cars used in stop-start traffic.
- DPF Clogging and Vaporiser FailureModerate
Short urban journeys prevent DPF regeneration. The fuel vaporiser can fail and the differential pressure sensor is a common secondary failure. Without the vaporiser working the DPF cannot regenerate and will eventually clog completely.
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