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Ford S-MAX

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,179 cc

C5 XLAMOT history

C5 XLA is a white diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 4 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 134,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

C5 XLA white Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford S-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
134,889 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 XLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 XLA was last recorded at 134,889 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,883 miles · 29 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
10,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,889 miles
  • 2025 – 123,863 miles
  • 2024 – 110,939 miles
  • 2023 – 88,711 miles
  • 2022 – 72,780 miles
  • 2021 – 58,633 miles
  • 2020 – 54,079 miles
  • 2019 – 44,551 miles
  • 2018 – 38,314 miles
  • 2017 – 33,148 miles
  • 2016 – 28,792 miles
  • 2015 – 24,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,889 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,889 miles (+6)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    134,889 miles
    Test number
    386017928002
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,883 miles (+11,020)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,883 miles
    Test number
    625145112139
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,863 miles (+12,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    123,863 miles
    Test number
    218071029718
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S REAR BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass110,939 miles (+22,228)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    110,939 miles
    Test number
    793988771533
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,711 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    88,711 miles
    Test number
    400008263597
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail88,711 miles (+15,931)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,711 miles
    Test number
    905689001804
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass72,780 miles (+14,147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    72,780 miles
    Test number
    242874147931
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass58,633 miles (+4,554)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,633 miles
    Test number
    524487920353
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail54,079 miles (+9,528)1 dangerous8 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,079 miles
    Test number
    691214004177
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fronts inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant below min

  10. Pass44,551 miles (+6,237)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,551 miles
    Test number
    140320124667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,314 miles (+5,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    38,314 miles
    Test number
    139459951398
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTop and bottom covers fitted

  12. Pass33,148 miles (+4,356)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    33,148 miles
    Test number
    548607868314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,792 miles (+4,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    28,792 miles
    Test number
    676261094544
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass24,352 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,352 miles
    Test number
    815736677646
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail24,352 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,352 miles
    Test number
    595583980372
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

Questions about C5 XLA

Does C5 XLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 XLA is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 XLA?
The MOT on C5 XLA is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 XLA done?
C5 XLA was recorded at 134,889 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 10,183 miles a year.
Has C5 XLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 XLA has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 XLA 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 C5 XLA find?
C5 XLA passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, and 2 more.

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