Ford S-MAX
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,997 cc
A166 FAYMOT history
A166 FAY is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 14 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 145,666 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 145,666 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,177 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A166 FAY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- S-MAX
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 14 Oct 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
A166 FAY was last recorded at 145,666 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 1,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 144,390 miles · 10 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,276 miles
- Average per year
- 8,177 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,666 miles
- 2025 – 144,390 miles
- 2024 – 143,030 miles
- 2023 – 140,601 miles
- 2022 – 138,007 miles
- 2021 – 134,185 miles
- 2020 – 125,858 miles
- 2019 – 116,078 miles
- 2018 – 108,453 miles
- 2017 – 94,593 miles
- 2016 – 79,320 miles
- 2014 – 59,395 miles
- 2013 – 46,070 miles
- 2012 – 36,703 miles
- 2011 – 28,738 miles
- 2010 – 20,449 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,666 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
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.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 29 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,666 miles3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 145,666 miles
- Test number
- 184165670992
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail145,666 miles (+1,276)2 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,666 miles
- Test number
- 390670892097
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass144,390 miles (+1,360)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 144,390 miles
- Test number
- 903427998371
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass143,030 miles (+23)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 143,030 miles
- Test number
- 381460321790
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail143,007 miles (+2,406)2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,007 miles
- Test number
- 696643665700
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass140,601 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 140,601 miles
- Test number
- 735589238860
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail140,601 miles (+2,594)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,601 miles
- Test number
- 551815704183
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass138,007 miles (+3,822)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 138,007 miles
- Test number
- 293919402650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,185 miles (+8,327)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 134,185 miles
- Test number
- 339652741703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,858 miles (+9,780)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 125,858 miles
- Test number
- 509591084850
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass116,078 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 116,078 miles
- Test number
- 214175626468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,078 miles (+7,625)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,078 miles
- Test number
- 201351083870
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass108,453 miles (+13,860)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 108,453 miles
- Test number
- 644284999058
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass94,593 miles (+15,273)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 94,593 miles
- Test number
- 567409051845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,320 miles (+19,925)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 79,320 miles
- Test number
- 439209653278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,395 miles (+13,325)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 59,395 miles
- Test number
- 878703484249
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass46,070 miles (+9,367)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 46,070 miles
- Test number
- 308357383220
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAdditional rear seats folded away at time of inspection
Pass36,703 miles (+7,965)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 36,703 miles
- Test number
- 679062062277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,738 miles (+8,289)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 28,738 miles
- Test number
- 315519961448
- 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)
Pass20,449 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 20,449 miles
- Test number
- 553552670244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about A166 FAY
- Does A166 FAY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A166 FAY is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on A166 FAY?
- The MOT on A166 FAY is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has A166 FAY done?
- A166 FAY was recorded at 145,666 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 8,177 miles a year.
- Has A166 FAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A166 FAY has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on A166 FAY 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 A166 FAY find?
- A166 FAY passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 5 more.
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