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WV08 ODW

2008 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 2522cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,324 mi
Last recorded135,324 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 ODW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,522cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 135,324 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR UNDER BODY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 135,313 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired FRONT RADIATOR SUPPORT BAR EXCESSIVLY CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR UNDER BODY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 129,533 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 129,530 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 124,090 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess by axle (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive by oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure not likely to fall off (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame and connecting suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 119,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 114,336 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 111,472 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 111,471 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 103,732 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 96,254 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 96,102 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central stop lamp not working

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 86,369 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 30 Mar 2017 86,368 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre brake light not working

Pass 26 Apr 2016 76,642 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 65,414 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 55,801 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,460 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 46,458 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,695 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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WV08 ODW is a 2008 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,522cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV08 ODW, 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 WV08 ODW registered?

WV08 ODW is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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