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CV08 XWN

2008 Ford S-max

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,734 mi
Last recorded90,734 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 XWN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 90,734 miles

All underbody and suspension components corroded

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 89,158 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 86,820 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 84,228 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 84,226 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 82,842 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 82,827 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 79,777 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 77,490 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 73,364 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 69,734 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 66,843 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 63,547 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 63,545 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Middle row seatbelt buckle does not secure the seatbelt. (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2014 61,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch stiff in operation

centre brake light inop

cut in o/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

n/s rack gaiter twisted but not damaged or impaired

n/s/r tyre flat spotted/distorted slightly.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 52,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Mar 2013 52,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,547 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XWN is a 2008 Ford S-max in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XWN, 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 CV08 XWN registered?

CV08 XWN is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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