2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · EN08 ADU
2008 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 220,427 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 220,427 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.
EN08 ADU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 220,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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EN08 ADU Mileage History
- 26/05/2023204,228 mi
- 15/10/2024211,289 mi+7,061 mi
- 28/10/2024211,296 mi+7 mi
- 23/10/2025220,204 mi+8,908 mi
- 27/10/2025220,427 mi+223 mi
Average of roughly 6,683 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EN08 ADU 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 (EN08 ADU) between May 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”.
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