2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · EA58 FRC
2008 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 147,017 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,017 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.
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EA58 FRC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 147,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA58 FRC 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 (EA58 FRC) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EA58 FRC Mileage History
- 30/01/2024127,824 mi
- 29/01/2025137,848 mi+10,024 mi
- 29/01/2025137,848 mi
- 28/01/2026146,923 mi+9,075 mi
- 30/01/2026147,017 mi+94 mi
Average of roughly 9,587 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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