2008 Ford S-MAX 1.8L Diesel · SH58 HYJ
2008 Ford S-MAX (1.8L, diesel). First registered 06 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 136,929 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH58 HYJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2022
- 136,929 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.
SH58 HYJ 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 (SH58 HYJ) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SH58 HYJ Mileage History
- 19/08/2022136,922 mi
- 19/08/2022136,929 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 24,053 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford S-MAX Mk1
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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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