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DC06 PEN

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,242 mi
Last recorded157,242 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC06 PEN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 157,242 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 145,521 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 139,659 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2023 132,771 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 126,057 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 126,047 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2021 121,612 miles

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

engine under tray fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2021 121,612 miles

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

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2019 112,392 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 103,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 103,520 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 93,685 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 93,685 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 81,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 69,325 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 69,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,361 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 56,361 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 43,206 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 39,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 39,273 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 36,522 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 36,521 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,563 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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DC06 PEN is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DC06 PEN, 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 DC06 PEN registered?

DC06 PEN is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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