2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · SF58 PPZ
2008 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 142,045 miles. MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF58 PPZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2023
- 142,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF58 PPZ 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 (SF58 PPZ) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SF58 PPZ Mileage History
- 13/12/2021127,200 mi
- 06/12/2022133,582 mi+6,382 mi
- 06/12/2022133,582 mi
- 11/12/2023142,045 mi+8,463 mi
Average of roughly 7,451 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: Below Average
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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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