2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · LP08 OUE

The vehicle's MOT history shows a fluctuating maintenance trend, moving from several advisories and failures to a clean pass in the most recent test on 16 December 2024. This follows a significant failure on 13 December 2024, where the tester identified a major defect regarding a corroded and seriously weakened offside rear lower coil spring mounting. That same test also flagged multiple lighting failures and a damaged front bumper. While the most recent certificate shows no defects, the proximity of the previous failure suggests recent remedial work was required to address structural and lighting issues. The recorded mileage of 120,249 miles over approximately 18 years averages roughly 6,680 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The records provide a continuous history from June 2019 through to December 2024, showing no significant gaps in testing. The mileage accumulation appears steady, though the specific mileage for each individual year is not provided in the summary, preventing a granular analysis of annual distance traveled. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension components, specifically looking for signs of further corrosion on the coil spring mountings and surrounding chassis areas. The 2024 failure regarding structural weakness in the spring mounting is a serious concern that warrants careful scrutiny. The history also shows recurring advisories for brake pad wear and pitted or scored brake discs, most notably in the December 2020 test. Although these were passed in subsequent years, the condition of the braking system and the thickness of the pads should be verified. Tyre condition has appeared as a recurring advisory or failure point, with issues noted in June 2019, December 2021, and December 2023. The 2023 advisory for a cracking or perishing offside rear inner tyre suggests age-related degradation of the rubber. Given the previous failures regarding lighting and bumper damage, a buyer should also verify that all bulbs and the front bumper assembly are currently secure and fully functional. buying_score: 55 risk_level: Medium.