2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · VE08 XYF
2008 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 147,702 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VE08 XYF Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2025
- 147,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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VE08 XYF Mileage History
- 30/06/201129,367 mi
- 25/06/201239,546 mi+10,179 mi
- 18/06/201349,205 mi+9,659 mi
- 25/06/201460,803 mi+11,598 mi
- 25/06/201460,803 mi
- 08/06/201570,391 mi+9,588 mi
- 15/06/201681,615 mi+11,224 mi
- 06/06/201790,620 mi+9,005 mi
- 31/05/201899,729 mi+9,109 mi
- 31/05/201899,729 mi
- 12/06/2019108,816 mi+9,087 mi
- 17/06/2020115,633 mi+6,817 mi
- 17/06/2020115,633 mi
- 21/06/2021124,475 mi+8,842 mi
- 28/03/2022132,434 mi+7,959 mi
- 28/03/2022132,434 mi
- 17/03/2023137,866 mi+5,432 mi
- 01/05/2024141,952 mi+4,086 mi
- 22/04/2025147,177 mi+5,225 mi
- 01/05/2025147,702 mi+525 mi
Average of roughly 8,552 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
VE08 XYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford S-Max (VE08 XYF) between June 2011 and May 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))”.
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