2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · KO08 TZR
2008 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 129,794 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KO08 TZR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 129,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KO08 TZR 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 (KO08 TZR) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
KO08 TZR Mileage History
- 03/10/2023122,061 mi
- 01/10/2024124,548 mi+2,487 mi
- 02/10/2025128,498 mi+3,950 mi
- 03/10/2025128,498 mi
- 18/09/2026129,794 mi+1,296 mi
Average of roughly 2,613 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford S-MAX Mk1
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Steering Rack FailureSerious
The power steering rack can leak fluid internally into the track rod end boots, eventually running the pump dry and ruining the rack.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
The S-Max heavy body puts extra strain on the DMF. Symptoms include rattling at idle especially cold, vibration through the pedals and difficulty engaging gears. Some owners report failure as early as 60,000 miles on cars used in stop-start traffic.
- DPF Clogging and Vaporiser FailureModerate
Short urban journeys prevent DPF regeneration. The fuel vaporiser can fail and the differential pressure sensor is a common secondary failure. Without the vaporiser working the DPF cannot regenerate and will eventually clog completely.
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