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CU08 ZXS

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

271,951 mi
Last recorded271,951 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 ZXS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 271,951 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 259,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 259,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 247,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 234,649 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 234,648 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle NS is low 45% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 219,933 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside centre row, and both in third row.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rust stains from fixing screws. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 219,933 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside centre row, and both in third row.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rust stains from fixing screws. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 203,053 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 of 5 rear seats occupied by child seats. Only able to fully inspect third row nearside.

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearing. (2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Transverse arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 203,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Transverse arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 of 5 rear seats occupied by child seats. Only able to fully inspect third row nearside.

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearing. (2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Transverse arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp with oil. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 185,545 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 4 of 5 positions in 2nd and 3rd row seats have child seats fitted.

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All display limited damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear trailing arm front bush is starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 185,545 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides. It appears to have aftermarket high power bulbs fitted. Correct type bulbs required. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 4 of 5 positions in 2nd and 3rd row seats have child seats fitted.

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All display limited damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear trailing arm front bush is starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 166,796 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 of 5 rear seats have full size child seats installed.

Coil spring corroded Both rears, at lower coils. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front anti-roll bar link upper gaiter has a small hole in it. Still prevents ingress of foreign material.

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect The whole vehicle appears floaty over uneven surfaces. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 166,796 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement At offside rear caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to assess wheel bearing or tyre condition. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 of 5 rear seats have full size child seats installed.

Coil spring corroded Both rears, at lower coils. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unevenly worn across axle. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside front anti-roll bar link upper gaiter has a small hole in it. Still prevents ingress of foreign material.

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect The whole vehicle appears floaty over uneven surfaces. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 147,167 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row and rear row. 4 belts in all.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside headlamp not secured by all fixings, but does not move excessively with bonnet in closed position.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 129,207 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack arm

smear to both front wipers

Fail 16 Aug 2017 129,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front slight play in steering rack arm

smear to both front wipers

Pass 12 Aug 2016 112,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust heatshields broken and insecure.

nearside rear tyres bald on inner and has a nail in it.

offside front sidelight broken

Fail 12 Aug 2016 112,011 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust heatshields broken and insecure.

nearside rear tyres bald on inner and has a nail in it.

offside front sidelight broken

Pass 20 Aug 2015 98,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat sheilds loose

Fail 15 Aug 2015 98,955 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat sheilds loose

Pass 19 Aug 2014 85,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 72,115 miles

passengers washer jet missing

Pass 28 Feb 2013 69,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,548 miles

slight corrosion in offside and nearside front brake discs

Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,130 miles

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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CU08 ZXS is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CU08 ZXS, 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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CU08 ZXS is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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