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Ford S-MAX

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

SK08 VZWMOT history

SK08 VZW is a grey diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 86,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2026
Mileage
86,307 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

SK08 VZW was last recorded at 86,307 miles on 4 Mar 2025, 8,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,998 miles · 13 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
8,309 miles
Average per year
5,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,307 miles
  • AdvisoryFront subframe has slight corrosion

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • All rear suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Coil spring corroded Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside outer sill holed and corroded but theres metal underneath advise repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Heat shield insecure at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,307 miles (+8,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,307 miles
    Test number
    474468716119
    • AdvisoryFront subframe has slight corrosion

  2. Pass77,998 miles (+7,463)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    77,998 miles
    Test number
    944268103142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,535 miles (+96)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,535 miles
    Test number
    582334601989
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some brake pipes corroding under coatings (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail70,439 miles4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,439 miles
    Test number
    940824566842
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside centre outer sill within 30cm of seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some brake pipes corroding under protective coatings (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryClutch /DMF slightly noisy
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail70,439 miles (+5,492)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,439 miles
    Test number
    199983676640
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside centre outer sill within 30cm of seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some brake pipes corroding under protective coatings (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryClutch /DMF slightly noisy
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass64,947 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,947 miles
    Test number
    275948383351
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill holed and corroded but theres metal underneath advise repair

  7. Fail64,947 miles (+7,309)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,947 miles
    Test number
    610543598630
    • DangerousNearside Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill holed and corroded but theres metal underneath advise repair

  8. Pass57,638 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    57,638 miles
    Test number
    354175760981
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension/frame corroded

  9. Fail57,638 miles (+3,065)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,638 miles
    Test number
    923611604448
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation does not increase and reduce at same rate (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension/frame corroded

  10. Pass54,573 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    54,573 miles
    Test number
    144458270993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension heavily corroded

  11. Fail54,572 miles (+4,878)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,572 miles
    Test number
    416639554416
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension heavily corroded

  12. Pass49,694 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,694 miles
    Test number
    270386325329
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure at rear

  13. Fail49,694 miles (+4,426)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,694 miles
    Test number
    922810273882
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure at rear

  14. Pass45,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,268 miles
    Test number
    695888402307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,268 miles (+6,965)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,268 miles
    Test number
    593836718178
    • FailureOffside Front Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

  16. Pass38,303 miles (+3,771)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,303 miles
    Test number
    896456812838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,532 miles (+4,595)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,532 miles
    Test number
    272020572940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,937 miles (+4,619)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    29,937 miles
    Test number
    336427705182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,318 miles (+4,494)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,318 miles
    Test number
    496998214107
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass20,824 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    20,824 miles
    Test number
    148020903119
    • NoteNearside and offside rear susp bushes starting to spilt
    • NoteRear pads @ 70% worn

  21. Fail20,824 miles (+3,973)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,824 miles
    Test number
    476190103148
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear susp bushes starting to spilt
    • NoteRear pads @ 70% worn

  22. Pass16,851 miles (+4,462)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    16,851 miles
    Test number
    228970712420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,389 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    12,389 miles
    Test number
    327364201196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about SK08 VZW

When is the MOT due on SK08 VZW?
The MOT on SK08 VZW expired on 16 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SK08 VZW done?
SK08 VZW was recorded at 86,307 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2025, an average of 5,322 miles a year.
Has SK08 VZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SK08 VZW has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on SK08 VZW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on SK08 VZW find?
SK08 VZW passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: front subframe has slight corrosion.

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