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Ford S-MAX

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,997 cc

F3 BUKMOT history

F3 BUK is a red diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 5 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 119,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

F3 BUK red 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 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
119,899 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 BUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
5 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 BUK was last recorded at 119,899 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 5,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
114,883 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,016 miles
Average per year
10,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,899 miles
  • 2024 – 114,883 miles
  • 2023 – 104,437 miles
  • 2022 – 88,928 miles
  • 2021 – 81,799 miles
  • 2020 – 72,349 miles
  • 2019 – 55,847 miles
  • 2018 – 42,694 miles
  • 2017 – 31,079 miles
  • 2016 – 26,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,899 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,899 miles (+5,016)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    119,899 miles
    Test number
    426193993033
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass114,883 miles (+5,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    114,883 miles
    Test number
    844307180076
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass109,055 miles (+4,618)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,055 miles
    Test number
    350035539049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,437 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,437 miles
    Test number
    407764934802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail104,437 miles (+15,509)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,437 miles
    Test number
    433674142183
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass88,928 miles (+7,129)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,928 miles
    Test number
    602572135159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,799 miles (+9,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    81,799 miles
    Test number
    231218842061
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are worn (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass72,349 miles (+16,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,349 miles
    Test number
    618147556711
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass55,847 miles (+13,153)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,847 miles
    Test number
    528186258340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,694 miles (+11,615)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    42,694 miles
    Test number
    365857379214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,079 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    31,079 miles
    Test number
    169910676744
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail31,079 miles (+4,895)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,079 miles
    Test number
    558102241613
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass26,184 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    26,184 miles
    Test number
    708202405754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about F3 BUK

Does F3 BUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 BUK is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 BUK?
The MOT on F3 BUK is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 BUK done?
F3 BUK was recorded at 119,899 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 10,073 miles a year.
Has F3 BUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 BUK has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on F3 BUK 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 F3 BUK find?
F3 BUK passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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