2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · CF57 BXO
2008 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 136,988 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,988 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.
CF57 BXO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 136,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CF57 BXO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford S-Max (CF57 BXO) between January 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 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 (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CF57 BXO Mileage History
- 26/01/201138,720 mi
- 11/02/201247,286 mi+8,566 mi
- 29/01/201354,294 mi+7,008 mi
- 25/01/201461,455 mi+7,161 mi
- 16/01/201567,588 mi+6,133 mi
- 27/01/201681,561 mi+13,973 mi
- 11/01/201788,052 mi+6,491 mi
- 01/02/201895,483 mi+7,431 mi
- 28/01/2019100,101 mi+4,618 mi
- 20/01/2020105,408 mi+5,307 mi
- 09/02/2021109,369 mi+3,961 mi
- 10/02/2021109,370 mi+1 mi
- 08/02/2022113,819 mi+4,449 mi
- 02/03/2023118,585 mi+4,766 mi
- 27/02/2024124,570 mi+5,985 mi
- 12/02/2025130,594 mi+6,024 mi
- 12/02/2025130,594 mi
- 26/02/2026136,988 mi+6,394 mi
Average of roughly 6,514 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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