2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Petrol · VN08 NVB
2008 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 May 2008. Recorded mileage 113,987 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,987 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN08 NVB Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2023
- 113,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN08 NVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford S-Max (VN08 NVB) between June 2011 and March 2023.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (25 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)”; “Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
VN08 NVB Mileage History
- 29/06/201138,272 mi
- 30/06/201138,272 mi
- 10/07/201250,069 mi+11,797 mi
- 10/07/201250,069 mi
- 02/07/201361,270 mi+11,201 mi
- 02/07/201361,270 mi
- 14/07/201472,356 mi+11,086 mi
- 15/07/201472,384 mi+28 mi
- 14/08/201580,829 mi+8,445 mi
- 02/09/201691,601 mi+10,772 mi
- 08/09/201691,764 mi+163 mi
- 12/09/201794,590 mi+2,826 mi
- 06/09/201899,366 mi+4,776 mi
- 06/04/2020111,594 mi+12,228 mi
- 07/03/2023113,987 mi+2,393 mi
- 07/03/2023113,987 mi
Average of roughly 6,478 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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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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