2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · LF08 DZN
2008 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 196,072 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2023. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF08 DZN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/10/2023
- 196,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 24 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF08 DZN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford S-Max (LF08 DZN) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
LF08 DZN Mileage History
- 03/10/2022186,130 mi
- 05/10/2022186,132 mi+2 mi
- 02/10/2023196,072 mi+9,940 mi
Average of roughly 9,980 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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