2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · DF08 AHP

The 2008 Ford S-Max holds a roadworthy status following the latest test on 21 July 2025 at 110,459 miles, which passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, showing zero advisories across the chronology. The tester failed the vehicle on 26 July 2023 at 95,736 miles and again on 12 August 2024 at 101,553 miles, yet each failure logged no defects, pointing to administrative anomalies rather than mechanical decline. The odometer climbed from 95,736 miles on 26 July 2023 to 101,553 miles on 20 August 2024, then to 110,459 miles on 21 July 2025. This equates to roughly 5,800 miles over the first interval and 8,900 over the second, aligning with the approximate 6,137 miles per year average for an 18-year-old vehicle. The record remains sparse but clean, with only the two no-defect fails disrupting an otherwise uninterrupted pass sequence. Such gaps imply the previous owners maintained basic MOT compliance without evident skipped tests. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and wear-prone components unseen by the MOT. At this age, suspension bushes, coil springs and brake discs may exhibit fatigue not captured in a pass with no advisories. The tester did not flag corrosion, yet sills and subframe should be examined for rust. Verify brake calipers move freely and the exhaust emissions remain within limits. The absence of recorded faults implies previous owners met minimum legal standards, but it does not confirm proactive mechanical care.