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D26 ELC

2008 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 2522cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

197,254 mi
Last recorded197,254 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 ELC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,522cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 197,254 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 189,439 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 176,045 miles

Nearside Rear trayling arm bush slight worn.

Offside Rear trayling arm bush slight worn.

Fail 27 Feb 2023 176,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear trayling arm bush slight worn.

Offside Rear trayling arm bush slight worn.

Pass 26 Feb 2022 170,220 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 164,323 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 164,323 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 162,930 miles

FRONT TOP MOUNTS WORN

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 162,930 miles

FRONT TOP MOUNTS WORN

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 158,880 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 152,456 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 144,068 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 138,267 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 130,528 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 119,120 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 97,795 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 74,382 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 51,542 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 49,450 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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D26 ELC is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,522cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D26 ELC, 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 D26 ELC registered?

D26 ELC is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is D26 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D26 ELC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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