2008 Ford S-MAX 1.8L Diesel · AD08 XXM
2008 Ford S-MAX (1.8L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 181,283 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,283 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD08 XXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 181,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD08 XXM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford S-Max (AD08 XXM) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
AD08 XXM Mileage History
- 16/08/2023159,195 mi
- 16/08/2023159,195 mi
- 20/08/2024172,236 mi+13,041 mi
- 13/09/2025181,282 mi+9,046 mi
- 13/09/2025181,283 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,626 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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