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CV08 DHC

2008 Ford S-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,452 mi
Last recorded217,452 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 DHC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 217,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2025 215,521 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 207,234 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 May 2023 192,616 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 176,712 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2021 157,367 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 157,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear worn very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 146,910 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 146,903 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/6016 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 138,483 miles

O/s side repeater insecure

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 129,535 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 129,530 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 125,683 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 125,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 113,470 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 96,899 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 10 Sep 2012 73,179 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,037 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 59,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,262 miles

exhaust system corroded

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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CV08 DHC is a 2008 Ford S-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV08 DHC, 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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CV08 DHC is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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