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Ford S-MAX

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,179 cc

J9 BTXMOT history

J9 BTX is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 79,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

J9 BTX black Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,839 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 BTX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 BTX was last recorded at 79,839 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,833 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,839 miles
  • 2024 – 68,689 miles
  • 2023 – 58,969 miles
  • 2021 – 52,043 miles
  • 2020 – 45,548 miles
  • 2019 – 41,472 miles
  • 2018 – 36,660 miles
  • 2017 – 32,987 miles
  • 2016 – 30,183 miles
  • 2015 – 26,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,839 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear rear pads worn low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,839 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,839 miles
    Test number
    176587021085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail79,833 miles (+3,616)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,833 miles
    Test number
    888420246299
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass76,217 miles (+7,528)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    76,217 miles
    Test number
    660901649920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,689 miles (+9,720)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    68,689 miles
    Test number
    699820956574
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  5. Pass58,969 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    58,969 miles
    Test number
    190880705581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail58,963 miles (+6,920)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,963 miles
    Test number
    571348769723
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass52,043 miles (+6,495)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    52,043 miles
    Test number
    696143051722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,548 miles (+4,076)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    45,548 miles
    Test number
    325564621057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,472 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,472 miles
    Test number
    224358090533
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail41,472 miles (+4,812)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,472 miles
    Test number
    484157058662
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass36,660 miles (+3,673)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    36,660 miles
    Test number
    961296851704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,987 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    32,987 miles
    Test number
    667239035861
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted
  13. Fail32,987 miles (+2,804)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,987 miles
    Test number
    137124609704
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted
  14. Pass30,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    30,183 miles
    Test number
    571779820756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,183 miles (+3,460)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,183 miles
    Test number
    619999826487
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass26,723 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    26,723 miles
    Test number
    569079695550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear pads worn low
  17. Fail26,723 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,723 miles
    Test number
    140254079721
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear pads worn low

Questions about J9 BTX

Does J9 BTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 BTX is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on J9 BTX?
The MOT on J9 BTX is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 BTX done?
J9 BTX was recorded at 79,839 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 5,235 miles a year.
Has J9 BTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 BTX has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on J9 BTX 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 J9 BTX find?
J9 BTX passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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