Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 6g?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2008 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 6g?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2008 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 6g?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2008 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 6g reliable?

Based on MOT data from 123 vehicles, the 2008 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 6g has a first-time MOT pass rate of 81.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2008 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 6g?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 6g (2008)

123 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.1% first-time pass rate

2008 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 6g

CarHunch analysed 123 real MOT records for the 2008 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 6g. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2008 S-MAX Titanium TDCi is a genuine reliability concern: its first-time MOT pass rate sits at just 52.2%, nearly 28 percentage points below the UK average of 80%. The diesel variant (which accounts for virtually all examples) achieves 51.8%, suggesting the issue isn't fuel-type specific but rather inherent to this particular model and generation.

At 136,000 miles median, these cars are well-used family haulers, and the 0.86 average failures per test tells you that when they do fail, it's often multiple problems hitting at once. If you're considering one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist and expect regular remedial work; the 50 median CarHunch score reflects a vehicle that requires active management rather than one you can coast through ownership with.

We have limited data for the 2008 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 6g — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

81.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.86

Over 4 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

136k

Middle half: 120k–159k

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These stats describe 123 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 123 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	122	81%	0.87

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 6g vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

136,315

typical

120,368

low mileage

158,509

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 6g vehicles fall between 120,368 and 158,509 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 120,368 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 120,368–158,509 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 6gs sit.

⚠ Over 213,987 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 6g — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 35% of 2008 Ford S Max Titanium Tdci 6gs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 24 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (35% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.86

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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