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WP08 MVO

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,150 mi
Last recorded98,150 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 MVO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 98,150 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 91,667 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 91,667 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 84,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 79,544 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 72,974 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 69,657 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 69,657 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 67,840 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both heavy perishing inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 64,709 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,285 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 55,642 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,673 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 51,673 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on edges

child seats fitted

coolant low

covers and shields fitted

oil low

seats removed

slight corrosion on suspension and components

Pass 8 Jun 2015 48,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 43,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,441 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 32,155 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 24,608 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)

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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WP08 MVO is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WP08 MVO, 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 WP08 MVO registered?

WP08 MVO is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is WP08 MVO safe to buy?

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