The road tax status for SE08 ABU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for SE08 ABU?

The MOT for SE08 ABU is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 January 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of SE08 ABU?

The recorded mileage for SE08 ABU is 210,200 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SE08 ABU ULEZ compliant?

No, SE08 ABU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Archived DVLA Record

2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · SE08 ABU

SE08 ABU

2008 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16/07/2008. Recorded mileage 210,200 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD S-MAX
Year / Origin: 2008 · Glasgow
MOT Status: Valid until 16/01/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 210,200 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Archived Record

Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 16/01/2024

Tax Status

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Mileage: 210,200 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2008
Engine: 1997cc

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SE08 ABU Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2023
210,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

! Older vehicle

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SE08 ABU Mileage History

05/01/2022190,101 mi
16/01/2023210,198 mi+20,097 mi
17/01/2023210,200 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 19,466 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

SE08 ABU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 1 Sept 2026, 08:16

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford S-Max (SE08 ABU) between January 2022 and January 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 January 2023 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 (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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: “Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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