2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · FD08 OJK

The most recent MOT from December 2024 confirms a clean pass at 145,822 miles with no defects or advisories recorded. This continues a stable maintenance pattern visible across the last three years, where the vehicle passed without fault in December 2022 and December 2023. The only recorded failures occurred in November 2022 and December 2023, yet the DVSA database lists no specific defect reasons for either event, which suggests the failures were likely administrative or related to very minor items corrected almost immediately. The vehicle presents a consistently clean testing profile with no evidence of recurring mechanical deterioration. Mileage accumulation shows a steady and moderate usage pattern. Between December 2022 and December 2023 the vehicle covered approximately 4,110 miles, and a further 7,010 miles were added by the December 2024 test. The annual average of roughly 8,100 miles aligns with typical family car use and indicates the vehicle has remained in regular service without long periods of inactivity or sudden bursts of heavy mileage. There are no suspicious gaps or anomalies in the recorded history. Despite the spotless MOT record, a physical inspection should remain thorough due to the vehicle’s age. The absence of advisories for suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake lines is encouraging, but an 18-year-old chassis can hide corrosion in the sills, floorpan, and subframe mounting points that a standard MOT might not fully expose. A buyer should check for binding rear brake calipers, a known issue on this platform, and examine the condition of the rear trailing arm bushes. The lack of any tyre or exhaust advisories suggests the previous owner addressed consumables promptly, yet confirming even tyre wear and recent replacement dates is still essential.