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DN08 WNJ

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

164,612 mi
Last recorded164,612 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 WNJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 164,612 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Tank (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 May 2026 164,408 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Control Arm - Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 157,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 May 2024 133,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 112,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Fail 26 May 2023 112,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 106,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s and n\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o\s and n\s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust hangers corroded

trailing arm bushes seperating

Pass 6 May 2021 94,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s and n\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 26 May 2020 87,938 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 87,938 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 82,227 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.00MM PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

WASHER BOTTLE TOP MISSING

Pass 30 Apr 2018 77,639 miles

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

Nearside STOP LIGHT DIM

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 72,342 miles

Nearside Front TYRE LOW ON EDGE

Offside Front TYRE LOW ON EDGE

Pass 25 Apr 2016 67,130 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.00MM

Pass 23 Apr 2015 61,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 52,620 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 52,616 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 49,267 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 41,341 miles

only 5 seats fitted at time of test cannot check rear seat belts

Pass 15 Jun 2011 33,478 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 33,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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DN08 WNJ is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DN08 WNJ, 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 DN08 WNJ registered?

DN08 WNJ is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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