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WJ08 GXB

2008 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,951 mi
Last recorded116,951 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 GXB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 116,951 miles

Central Stop light not working

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 116,951 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop light not working

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 111,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 103,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 103,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 97,945 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 92,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 92,364 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 87,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 87,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 85,068 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2020 85,058 miles

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

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

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

Engine cover fitted

Nearside rear tyre worn SERIOUSLY on edges

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2019 76,891 miles

Engine cover fitted

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2018 67,320 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Wipers smearing screen

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 67,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Wipers smearing screen

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 57,507 miles

centre brake light not working

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 6 Feb 2017 57,460 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brake light not working

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Feb 2016 46,822 miles

engine cover fitted

front inner brake pads look worn

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2016 46,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine cover fitted

front inner brake pads look worn

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 35,150 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,620 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 24,672 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 20,563 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 14,019 miles

both front tyres showing slight more wear on inner edge

wiperblades smear,still clear screen

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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WJ08 GXB is a 2008 Ford S-max in Blue 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 WJ08 GXB, 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 WJ08 GXB registered?

WJ08 GXB is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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