2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · NR53 KJR
2008 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 119,252 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NR53 KJR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2025
- 119,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NR53 KJR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford S-Max (NR53 KJR) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
NR53 KJR Mileage History
- 11/06/202286,391 mi
- 12/06/202398,662 mi+12,271 mi
- 14/06/2024110,587 mi+11,925 mi
- 07/06/2025119,252 mi+8,665 mi
Average of roughly 10,991 miles per year across 4 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: Average
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FORD S-MAX Model Intelligence & Reliability
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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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