2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · HX08 FHB
2008 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23/06/2008. Recorded mileage 158,725 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1997cc
HX08 FHB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2024
- 158,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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HX08 FHB Mileage History
- 22/06/2022137,255 mi
- 24/06/2022137,260 mi+5 mi
- 13/07/2023149,176 mi+11,916 mi
- 20/07/2023149,928 mi+752 mi
- 16/07/2024158,725 mi+8,797 mi
Average of roughly 10,387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HX08 FHB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford S-Max (HX08 FHB) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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