2008 Ford S-MAX 1.8L Diesel · BK58 LLZ
2008 Ford S-MAX (1.8L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 230,892 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 230,892 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK58 LLZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2024
- 230,892 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK58 LLZ 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 (BK58 LLZ) between February 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BK58 LLZ Mileage History
- 04/02/2022209,229 mi
- 02/02/2023218,742 mi+9,513 mi
- 04/02/2023218,866 mi+124 mi
- 07/03/2024230,892 mi+12,026 mi
Average of roughly 10,382 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford S-MAX Mk1
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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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