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CX08 EPL

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,754 mi
Last recorded152,754 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 EPL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 152,754 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 152,694 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 142,563 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant low

Fail 8 Oct 2024 142,562 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken top mount damaged as well (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant low

Pass 9 Oct 2023 127,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 113,296 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

rear suspension arms corroding

Fail 3 Oct 2022 113,294 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2021 99,467 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 99,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 86,919 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 79,295 miles

Both rear flexi brake hose ferrules and unions corroded

General corrosion on rear suspension components

Heavy corrosion on front and rear subframes

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Slight misting of oil on steering

Undertray fitted unable to inspect

Pass 6 Apr 2018 71,625 miles

Both bushes on both front lower suspension arms deteriorated

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Centre rear seat belt stalk surround missing

Front and rear subframes corroded

Offside front brake disc outer face scored

Rear lower suspension arms and rear coil spring corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2018 71,624 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left Both (1.8)

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

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

Both bushes on both front lower suspension arms deteriorated

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Centre rear seat belt stalk surround missing

Front and rear subframes corroded

Offside front brake disc outer face scored

Rear lower suspension arms and rear coil spring corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 63,324 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded at the bottom

Both rear suspension arms corroded

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 63,324 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear, heavily cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Both front brake discs heavily lipped, worn and corroded on inner faces (offside worse)

Both front tyres close to legal limit and worn on both inner edges

Both rear coil springs corroded at the bottom

Both rear suspension arms corroded

Front subframe corroded

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Both (1.8)

Rear brake discs lipped and rear brake pads worn low

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 55,952 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear

Both rear tyres getting low and cracking

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front no.plate delaminating

Offside rear shock absorber slight misting of oil

Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,435 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,681 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 33,509 miles

front brake discs getting worn

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,168 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 18,390 miles

Wiper blades slightly streaky.

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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CX08 EPL is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CX08 EPL, 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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CX08 EPL is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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