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2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · EF08 UCL

EF08 UCL

2008 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 160,709 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
FORD S-MAX
Year / Origin
2008 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 04 Aug 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
Recorded Mileage
160,709 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 04 Aug 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Nov 2026
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2008
Engine
1997cc

EF08 UCL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
  • 160,709 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.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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EF08 UCL Mileage History

  1. 27/07/2023139,952 mi
  2. 31/07/2024150,916 mi+10,964 mi
  3. 31/07/2024150,916 mi
  4. 24/07/2025160,707 mi+9,791 mi
  5. 25/07/2025160,709 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 10,402 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

EF08 UCL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 00:13
MOT Analysis

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 (EF08 UCL) between July 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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