2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Petrol · LT08 JVX
2008 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 128,867 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT08 JVX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/03/2023
- 128,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT08 JVX 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 (LT08 JVX) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
LT08 JVX Mileage History
- 17/03/2022116,658 mi
- 18/03/2022116,659 mi+1 mi
- 20/03/2023128,867 mi+12,208 mi
Average of roughly 12,116 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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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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