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CP08 HWX

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

128,850 mi
Last recorded128,850 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 HWX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 128,850 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 128,826 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 119,574 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 112,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 106,189 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms , Advise replacement (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 98,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 98,542 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 95,173 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 95,169 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 90,674 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 88,246 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 88,246 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 82,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 82,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 79,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm/3mm edges, 4mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 79,201 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm/3mm edges, 4mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 75,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 72,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Front BOTH TYRES NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached on EPB unit (1.9.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH ns and os (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL front and rear (2.4.G.1)

light corrosion to some under body components

rearmost seats not fitted at time of inspection

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Fail 17 Nov 2015 72,213 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front BOTH TYRES NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH ns and os (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL front and rear (2.4.G.1)

light corrosion to some under body components

rearmost seats not fitted at time of inspection

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 12 Nov 2014 66,237 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 61,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 56,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osf tyre monitor inop

Pass 22 Nov 2011 48,767 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 48,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,175 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f brake disc outer face scored

Nail in rear tyre

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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CP08 HWX is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2008 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 94,152 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP08 HWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Ford S-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CP08 HWX is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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