2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · GP57 AEB

The vehicle is currently in a roadworthy state with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 24 November 2025 at 104,426 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes over the last three years, suggesting the car is being maintained to a standard that meets minimum legal requirements. The mileage is notably low for an eighteen year old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,801 miles per year. Between November 2023 and November 2025, the odometer increased by 6,101 miles, confirming a steady but light usage pattern. The record shows two instances where the vehicle failed immediately before passing on the same day, specifically on 21 November 2023 and 22 November 2024. While the specific failure reasons are not detailed in the provided data, these rapid turnarounds typically indicate the rectification of minor consumables or simple electrical faults. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to degradation during periods of low usage. Although the MOT history is clean of structural corrosion or suspension failures, vehicles with low annual mileage often suffer from perished rubber bushings, seized brake calipers, or degraded tyre compounds despite having legal tread depth. Check the condition of the brake discs for surface corrosion and verify the age of the tyres to ensure the rubber has not hardened. The absence of recurring advisories regarding the exhaust system or structural integrity is a positive indicator for a vehicle of this vintage. However, the lack of recorded defects over several years can sometimes mask a lack of preventative maintenance. A manual check of the service history is recommended to confirm that oil changes and timing belt replacements have occurred regardless of the low mileage.