2008 Ford S-MAX 2.3L Petrol · CU08 LSC
2008 Ford S-MAX (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 107,208 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,208 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU08 LSC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2024
- 107,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU08 LSC 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 (CU08 LSC) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 August 2024 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (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 Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
CU08 LSC Mileage History
- 05/08/202298,272 mi
- 28/07/2023102,684 mi+4,412 mi
- 28/07/2023102,684 mi
- 31/07/2024107,204 mi+4,520 mi
- 02/08/2024107,208 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,484 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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