2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · FH57 UDX

The 2008 Ford S-Max presents a stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 3 February 2026 at 184,493 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Prior annual tests in January 2025 at 171,592 miles and January 2024 at 158,081 miles also passed clean. The only blemish is a failure on 4 January 2024 at 157,536 miles, though the record shows no defects listed against that failure, with a pass secured twelve days later at 158,081 miles. The history indicates consistent statutory testing and no recurring advisory or mechanical faults. The odometer shows roughly 10,250 miles added per year against an 18-year lifespan, a typical use pattern for a family MPV. From the January 2023 test at 144,005 miles, the car covered 14,076 miles to the January 2024 pass and a further 13,511 miles to January 2025. The gap between the January 2025 pass and February 2026 test saw 12,901 miles added. No standing periods or mileage spikes appear. The sparse record with clean passes across four of five tests suggests the previous keeper kept basic upkeep current. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the 184,493-mile accumulation. The unexplained January 2024 failure with no defects noted warrants a check of the tester's original paperwork to rule out a documentation omission on emissions or structural integrity. Corrosion on sills and subframes should be examined closely at this age and mileage. Tyres and wiper blades are consumables with no advisories raised, yet tread depth and rubber condition merit a visual check before purchase.