2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · SD08 PTZ
2008 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 161,421 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SD08 PTZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2022
- 161,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD08 PTZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford S-Max (SD08 PTZ) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
SD08 PTZ Mileage History
- 09/09/2022161,420 mi
- 12/09/2022161,421 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 121 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (SD08 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as SD08PTZ.
HONDA
CIVIC
HONDA
CR-V
HONDA
JAZZ
HONDA
JAZZ
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
NISSAN
QASHQAI
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.