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Ford S-MAX

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

C8 DUSMOT history

C8 DUS is a silver diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 21 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 142,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

C8 DUS silver 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 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
142,223 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 DUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 DUS was last recorded at 142,223 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 12,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,196 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,027 miles
Average per year
10,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,223 miles
  • 2025 – 130,196 miles
  • 2024 – 117,000 miles
  • 2023 – 101,311 miles
  • 2022 – 86,687 miles
  • 2021 – 71,386 miles
  • 2019 – 58,446 miles
  • 2018 – 45,282 miles
  • 2017 – 34,838 miles
  • 2016 – 27,406 miles
  • 2015 – 22,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,223 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug wet

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,223 miles (+12,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    142,223 miles
    Test number
    706330823855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass130,196 miles (+13,196)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    130,196 miles
    Test number
    352986079937
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass117,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    117,000 miles
    Test number
    401728404655
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail117,000 miles (+15,689)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,000 miles
    Test number
    545899248905
    • DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass101,311 miles (+14,624)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,311 miles
    Test number
    287718044584
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass86,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,687 miles
    Test number
    796079854409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,687 miles (+15,301)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,687 miles
    Test number
    248138565301
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass71,386 miles (+12,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,386 miles
    Test number
    109906025644
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass58,446 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,446 miles
    Test number
    601016312044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump plug wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both

  10. Fail58,444 miles (+104)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,444 miles
    Test number
    783301397573
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump plug wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both

  11. Fail58,340 miles (+13,058)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,340 miles
    Test number
    464812857401
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass45,282 miles (+2,574)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    45,282 miles
    Test number
    328274173041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,708 miles (+7,870)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,708 miles
    Test number
    278973891396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,838 miles (+7,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    34,838 miles
    Test number
    933723426654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass27,406 miles (+4,912)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    27,406 miles
    Test number
    322117149480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,494 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    22,494 miles
    Test number
    195102015488
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about C8 DUS

Does C8 DUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 DUS is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 DUS?
The MOT on C8 DUS is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 DUS done?
C8 DUS was recorded at 142,223 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 10,638 miles a year.
Has C8 DUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 DUS has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on C8 DUS 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 C8 DUS find?
C8 DUS passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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