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DA08 UEW

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,161 mi
Last recorded115,161 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 UEW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 115,161 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 115,160 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 106,096 miles

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

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))

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 8 Dec 2022 99,876 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 97,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 91,603 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 87,278 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 81,371 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 81,371 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 75,265 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 75,265 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,503 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 22 Jul 2016 69,502 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 20 Jun 2015 59,337 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 59,337 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 50,345 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 12 Jun 2014 50,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Jul 2013 40,294 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 32,356 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 32,356 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 23,887 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 23,887 miles

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

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

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

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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DA08 UEW is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DA08 UEW, 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 DA08 UEW registered?

DA08 UEW is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DA08 UEW safe to buy?

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