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WP08 MWA

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

208,920 mi
Last recorded208,920 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 MWA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 208,920 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 199,136 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 190,291 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 183,165 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 176,115 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 169,227 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 162,368 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 153,181 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

additional rear seats not in use at time of testing

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2017 143,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 15 Jun 2016 133,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear additional seats not in use at time of testing

Pass 13 Jun 2015 124,191 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 115,184 miles

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

rear additional passenger seats not in use at time of testing

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jun 2014 115,184 miles

rear additional passenger seats not in use at time of testing

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Jun 2013 103,660 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 103,660 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 85,210 miles

Both rear seat werent fitted at time of test

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 60,392 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 60,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 MWA is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MWA, 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 MWA registered?

WP08 MWA is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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