2008 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · WU08 KLZ
2008 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 170,329 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,329 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU08 KLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 170,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU08 KLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford S-Max (WU08 KLZ) between January 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WU08 KLZ Mileage History
- 04/01/2024150,708 mi
- 05/01/2024150,711 mi+3 mi
- 03/01/2025157,135 mi+6,424 mi
- 09/01/2025157,139 mi+4 mi
- 22/12/2025170,329 mi+13,190 mi
Average of roughly 9,978 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford S-MAX Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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