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EA08 VBF

2008 Ford S-Max · Diesel · 1997cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelS-Max
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Ford S-Max Diesel 1997cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 179,284 miles on the clock, averaging 10,412 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA08 VBF

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,284
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
10,412

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,284 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,412
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA08 VBF 31k68k105k142k179k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,284 miles
Since last MOT+6,289 miles
PASS
Mileage172,995 miles
Since last MOT+7,657 miles
PASS
Mileage165,338 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,338 miles
Since last MOT+15,977 miles
PASS
Mileage149,361 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,313 miles
Since last MOT+16,157 miles
PASS
Mileage133,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,156 miles
Since last MOT+13,756 miles
PASS
Mileage119,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,400 miles
Since last MOT+6,697 miles
PASS
Mileage112,703 miles
Since last MOT+2,739 miles
PASS
Mileage109,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,964 miles
Since last MOT+3,116 miles
PASS
Mileage106,848 miles
Since last MOT+2,442 miles
PASS
Mileage104,406 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,406 miles
Since last MOT+6,726 miles
PASS
Mileage97,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,680 miles
Since last MOT+11,632 miles
PASS
Mileage86,048 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,048 miles
Since last MOT+13,539 miles
PASS
Mileage72,509 miles
Since last MOT+17,449 miles
PASS
Mileage55,060 miles
Since last MOT+24,038 miles
PASS
Mileage31,022 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 VBF
MakeFord
ModelS-Max
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EA08 VBF

What car is EA08 VBF?

EA08 VBF is an grey Ford S-Max, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EA08 VBF?

The last recorded mileage for EA08 VBF was 179,284 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA08 VBF passed its MOT?

EA08 VBF has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2025.

Is EA08 VBF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA08 VBF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EA08 VBF?

EA08 VBF is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.