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Ford S-MAX

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,997 cc

L15 DAEMOT history

L15 DAE is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 30 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 149,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

L15 DAE black 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 Oct 2027
Mileage
149,450 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 DAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 DAE was last recorded at 149,450 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 7,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,047 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,403 miles
Average per year
7,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,450 miles
  • 2025 – 142,047 miles
  • 2024 – 134,212 miles
  • 2023 – 124,915 miles
  • 2022 – 116,557 miles
  • 2021 – 108,208 miles
  • 2020 – 103,274 miles
  • 2019 – 95,990 miles
  • 2018 – 86,483 miles
  • 2017 – 79,621 miles
  • 2016 – 73,298 miles
  • 2015 – 64,540 miles
  • 2014 – 53,045 miles
  • 2013 – 43,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,450 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside 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))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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,450 miles (+7,403)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    149,450 miles
    Test number
    207372483842
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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. Pass142,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,047 miles
    Test number
    219948179220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail142,047 miles (+7,835)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,047 miles
    Test number
    195990334874
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass134,212 miles (+184)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    134,212 miles
    Test number
    867095362121
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail134,028 miles (+9,113)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,028 miles
    Test number
    140057075331
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm + outer casing corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm + outer casing corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass124,915 miles (+8,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,915 miles
    Test number
    702062509834
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush of rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass116,557 miles (+8,349)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,557 miles
    Test number
    865437766547
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass108,208 miles (+4,934)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,208 miles
    Test number
    189754462026
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass103,274 miles (+7,284)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,274 miles
    Test number
    353019665288
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass95,990 miles (+9,507)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,990 miles
    Test number
    743367339252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,483 miles (+6,862)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,483 miles
    Test number
    590124906578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,621 miles
    Test number
    930614213474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,607 miles (+6,309)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,607 miles
    Test number
    121162417139
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass73,298 miles (+8,758)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,298 miles
    Test number
    491551211481
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats fitted in all 3 rear seats
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass64,540 miles (+11,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,540 miles
    Test number
    557464579462
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass53,045 miles (+10,007)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,045 miles
    Test number
    627635644245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,038 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,038 miles
    Test number
    508628063194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail43,038 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,038 miles
    Test number
    746818363190
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 L15 DAE

Does L15 DAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 DAE is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 DAE?
The MOT on L15 DAE is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 DAE done?
L15 DAE was recorded at 149,450 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 7,996 miles a year.
Has L15 DAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 DAE has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 DAE 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 L15 DAE find?
L15 DAE passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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