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CU57 DLF

2008 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 2522cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,348 mi
Last recorded186,348 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 DLF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,522cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 186,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 186,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 179,017 miles

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

Offside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 178,011 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 171,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 167,671 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 157,680 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 144,437 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 144,437 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 130,515 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 116,331 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 101,924 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 101,924 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 89,153 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 71,832 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,647 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 53,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 41,990 miles

small cut in n/s/f trye sidewall not down too cords

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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CU57 DLF is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,522cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU57 DLF, 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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What year was CU57 DLF registered?

CU57 DLF is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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