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WD08 CFV

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,888 mi
Last recorded145,888 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 CFV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 145,888 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 130,011 miles

All brake hose ferrules rusty

Covers and undertrays fitted

Front and rear numberplates separating

Front and rear steering, suspension and subframe components very rusty

Front headlamp lens tarnished

Front suspension arm bushes perished and splitting

Imbalance on rear service brake and handbrake

Nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Nearside wing mirror casing slightly broken

Offside front headlamp aim slightly distorted

Offside handbrake cable splitting and nearside sticking

Rear coil springs very rusty

Rear suspension and subframe bushes perished and worn

Rear trailing arm bushes perished and separating

Various engine oil leaks

Fail 6 Jun 2024 130,011 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

All brake hose ferrules rusty

Covers and undertrays fitted

Front and rear numberplates separating

Front and rear steering, suspension and subframe components very rusty

Front headlamp lens tarnished

Front suspension arm bushes perished and splitting

Imbalance on rear service brake and handbrake

Nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Nearside wing mirror casing slightly broken

Offside front headlamp aim slightly distorted

Offside handbrake cable splitting and nearside sticking

Rear coil springs very rusty

Rear suspension and subframe bushes perished and worn

Rear trailing arm bushes perished and separating

Various engine oil leaks

Pass 16 May 2023 124,354 miles

Both number plates deteriorated

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 16 May 2023 124,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both number plates deteriorated

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 May 2022 109,286 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2022 109,286 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 98,471 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 96,418 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 96,398 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 90,755 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 81,927 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 76,351 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2016 66,725 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

rear number plate backing coming away

Pass 1 Sep 2015 57,377 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 46,067 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 46,067 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,098 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2013 39,095 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2012 32,278 miles

both rear radius arm bushes starting to peel

rear exhaust bracket deteriated

Fail 5 Jul 2012 32,254 miles

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

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

both rear radius arm bushes starting to peel

rear exhaust bracket deteriated

Pass 14 Jul 2011 23,382 miles

rear radius bushes starting to peel

rear tyres starting to get low

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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WD08 CFV is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WD08 CFV, 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 WD08 CFV registered?

WD08 CFV is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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