2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · FL08 AHJ

The 2008 Ford S-Max shows a current roadworthiness status that is acceptable but irregular. The most recent test on 3 August 2024 at 188,564 miles returned a pass, yet the same date also logged a fail with no defects recorded. This pattern repeats from 25 July 2023 at 183,385 miles, where a fail and pass were both recorded on the same day with no advisories. The maintenance trend is neither worsening nor improving; the vehicle clears the test but the duplicated fail entries suggest administrative re-tests rather than mechanical defects. Mileage sits at 188,564 as of the August 2024 test, against a first recorded figure of 177,104 on 8 June 2022. That equates to roughly 5,700 miles over twenty-six months, below the 10,476 per-year average for the model's age. The owner covered only 5,179 miles between July 2023 and August 2024. Such low recent use on a high-mileage eighteen-year-old vehicle often means longer standing periods, which can accelerate rubber perishing and corrosion even when the test shows clean. The DVSA record flags no advisories across any entry, so no suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural rust were noted by testers. A buyer should still inspect the underbody for corrosion and check the suspension for worn bushes given the vehicle's age and 188,564 miles. The repeated same-day fail and pass pairs imply the seller relied on retests rather than proactive repair, so verify the exhaust emissions and binding calipers in person. Given the sparse but clean history, the S-Max appears mechanically sound on paper. The lack of recorded defects across five tests suggests basic upkeep was maintained, though the odd fail entries warrant confirmation of the V5C and test certificates before purchase.