Yes, EF08 AAV is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 May 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for EF08 AAV?

The MOT for EF08 AAV is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 November 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of EF08 AAV?

The recorded mileage for EF08 AAV is 203,773 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is EF08 AAV ULEZ compliant?

No, EF08 AAV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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Road Tax Paid

2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · EF08 AAV

EF08 AAV

2008 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 203,773 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.

Make & Model: FORD S-MAX
Year / Origin: 2008 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 13 Nov 2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01 May 2027)
Recorded Mileage: 203,773 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01 May 2027

Fuel Type

Diesel

Year

2008

Engine

1997cc

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The DVSA test on 14 November 2025 passed the 2008 Ford S-Max at 203,773 miles and logged no defects. The maintenance trend across the supplied records stays stable for mechanical health, as no advisories or faults appear on any test from 23 May 2023 to that date. Two fails on 30 May 2025 and 29 May 2024 recorded zero defects, implying the previous keeper faced administrative rejection rather than unchecked mechanical wear. Mileage accumulation tracks typical for an eighteen year old car but has decelerated markedly. The 23 May 2023 pass showed 190,816 miles. The 30 May 2024 pass recorded 197,847 miles, a yearly gain near 7,000. By the 30 May 2025 fail the odometer read 203,763 miles, only 5,916 added. The November 2025 pass displays 203,773 miles. The car covered ten miles in six months. Sparse testing leaves intervals unmonitored but signals light recent running. Prospective buyers must still inspect high mileage S-Max components in person despite the clean sheet. Examine front suspension bushes, rear coil springs, brake disc wear and caliper binding. The records flag no corrosion, exhaust emissions faults or structural advisories, yet underbody rust and chassis integrity require physical verification at 203,000 miles. Previous owners presented the car for repeated tests without defect logs, but mechanical fatigue from age remains probable.

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EF08 AAV Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
203,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)

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EF08 AAV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 16:35

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford S-Max (EF08 AAV) between May 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 14 November 2025 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 (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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EF08 AAV Mileage History

23/05/2023190,816 mi
29/05/2024197,847 mi+7,031 mi
30/05/2024197,847 mi
30/05/2025203,763 mi+5,916 mi
14/11/2025203,773 mi+10 mi

Average of roughly 5,224 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✓ Valid MOT

✓ Taxed

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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