2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · NH08 VGJ
2008 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 181,050 miles. MOT valid until 08 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH08 VGJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 181,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH08 VGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford S-Max (NH08 VGJ) between June 2011 and October 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
NH08 VGJ Mileage History
- 06/06/201137,081 mi
- 09/05/201250,060 mi+12,979 mi
- 07/05/201362,622 mi+12,562 mi
- 07/05/201362,623 mi+1 mi
- 06/05/201476,979 mi+14,356 mi
- 06/05/201476,979 mi
- 06/05/201594,808 mi+17,829 mi
- 06/05/201594,808 mi
- 09/11/2015106,248 mi+11,440 mi
- 18/10/2016113,806 mi+7,558 mi
- 10/10/2017122,416 mi+8,610 mi
- 10/10/2018130,492 mi+8,076 mi
- 15/10/2019138,280 mi+7,788 mi
- 15/10/2019138,280 mi
- 28/10/2020142,518 mi+4,238 mi
- 11/10/2021147,454 mi+4,936 mi
- 21/10/2022155,295 mi+7,841 mi
- 24/10/2023163,057 mi+7,762 mi
- 14/10/2024171,740 mi+8,683 mi
- 14/10/2024171,740 mi
- 30/10/2025181,050 mi+9,310 mi
Average of roughly 9,997 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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