Official DVLA Record

2008 Ford S-MAX 1.8L Diesel · MW08 YFR

MW08 YFR

2008 Ford S-MAX (1.8L, diesel). First registered 30/06/2008. Recorded mileage 182,356 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD S-MAX
Year / Origin
2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
MOT Status
Valid until 21/08/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
182,356 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/08/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1753cc

MW08 YFR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 27/08/2026
  • 182,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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MW08 YFR Mileage History

  1. 23/05/2022144,306 mi
  2. 20/05/2023153,866 mi+9,560 mi
  3. 28/05/2024164,448 mi+10,582 mi
  4. 22/08/2025175,638 mi+11,190 mi
  5. 27/08/2026182,356 mi+6,718 mi

Average of roughly 8,926 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

MW08 YFR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 02:46
MOT Analysis

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 (MW08 YFR) between May 2022 and August 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.

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