2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · EN08 PPX
2008 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 179,778 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,778 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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EN08 PPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 26/06/2026
- 179,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN08 PPX 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 PPX) between March 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
EN08 PPX Mileage History
- 08/03/2022122,713 mi
- 26/06/2023135,182 mi+12,469 mi
- 28/06/2024149,139 mi+13,957 mi
- 25/06/2025163,347 mi+14,208 mi
- 26/06/2026179,778 mi+16,431 mi
Average of roughly 13,268 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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