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DE08 TPX

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

177,224 mi
Last recorded177,224 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 TPX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 177,224 miles

Exhaust slight blow

Fail 24 Jul 2025 177,224 miles

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

Exhaust blowing

Fail 24 Jul 2025 177,216 miles

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

Exhaust blowing

Pass 20 Aug 2024 168,786 miles

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

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

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Both rear axle blade bushes both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 168,786 miles

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

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

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Both rear axle blade bushes both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 162,576 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 162,574 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 155,226 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 155,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 149,802 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 144,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 144,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 140,173 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 140,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 128,198 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 116,241 miles

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

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

high level brake light inop

slight blow from exhaust back box

Pass 29 Jun 2016 108,684 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 98,777 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 90,044 miles

near side rear seat buckle damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2014 90,015 miles

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

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

near side rear seat buckle damaged

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 10 Jul 2013 79,526 miles

not tested far rear seatbelts (seats down)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,717 miles

engine oil low

not tested far rear seatbelts (seats down)

not tested offside rear seatbelt (childseat fitted)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 47,600 miles

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

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

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

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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DE08 TPX is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 DE08 TPX, 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 DE08 TPX registered?

DE08 TPX is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DE08 TPX safe to buy?

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