2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · EN08 FWH
2008 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 171,099 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN08 FWH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 171,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN08 FWH 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 FWH) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
EN08 FWH Mileage History
- 14/11/2022144,828 mi
- 17/11/2023154,093 mi+9,265 mi
- 21/11/2023154,102 mi+9 mi
- 20/11/2024164,014 mi+9,912 mi
- 12/11/2025171,099 mi+7,085 mi
Average of roughly 8,770 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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