2008 Ford S-MAX 1.8L Diesel · EN57 BWP
2008 Ford S-MAX (1.8L, diesel). First registered 11 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 151,445 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,445 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN57 BWP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2023
- 151,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN57 BWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford S-Max (EN57 BWP) between October 2021 and August 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 August 2023 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
EN57 BWP Mileage History
- 15/10/2021134,884 mi
- 28/07/2022136,114 mi+1,230 mi
- 25/07/2023151,043 mi+14,929 mi
- 02/08/2023151,445 mi+402 mi
Average of roughly 9,219 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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