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Ford C-MAX

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

L15 EXHMOT history

L15 EXH is a white diesel Ford C-MAX first used on 30 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 155,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

L15 EXH white Ford C-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford C-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
155,461 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 EXH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
C-MAX
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 EXH was last recorded at 155,461 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,461 miles · 18 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,461 miles
  • 2024 – 144,739 miles
  • 2023 – 135,442 miles
  • 2022 – 125,922 miles
  • 2021 – 117,950 miles
  • 2020 – 107,975 miles
  • 2019 – 98,697 miles
  • 2018 – 87,305 miles
  • 2017 – 75,406 miles
  • 2016 – 61,668 miles
  • 2015 – 41,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,461 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing slightly on inside edges 215-50-17 95WRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Heat shield over rear exhaust loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,461 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    155,461 miles
    Test number
    769043679829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing slightly on inside edges 215-50-17 95W

  2. Fail155,461 miles (+10,722)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,461 miles
    Test number
    557316247127
    • MajorCentral Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint is riveted to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing slightly on inside edges 215-50-17 95W

  3. Pass144,739 miles (+153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    144,739 miles
    Test number
    116135893764
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield over rear exhaust loose

  4. Fail144,586 miles (+9,144)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,586 miles
    Test number
    706661430285
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield over rear exhaust loose

  5. Pass135,442 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,442 miles
    Test number
    424800756846
    • 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))

  6. Fail135,442 miles (+9,520)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,442 miles
    Test number
    804492694363
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass125,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,922 miles
    Test number
    768927600612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail125,922 miles (+7,972)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,922 miles
    Test number
    545641247761
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass117,950 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,950 miles
    Test number
    996573736414
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail117,950 miles (+9,124)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,950 miles
    Test number
    882821807044
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and misshapen on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn ans misshapen on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass108,826 miles (+851)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,826 miles
    Test number
    449280262571
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIPS NSF/ OSF LOWER (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass107,975 miles (+9,278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    107,975 miles
    Test number
    830046980910
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall chips in screen

  13. Pass98,697 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    98,697 miles
    Test number
    109984034567
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail98,697 miles (+11,392)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,697 miles
    Test number
    847692550880
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass87,305 miles (+11,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,305 miles
    Test number
    549940927519
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is perishing and has a cut with debris inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  16. Pass75,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,406 miles
    Test number
    685667178422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,406 miles (+13,738)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,406 miles
    Test number
    639105311551
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass61,668 miles (+20,364)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,668 miles
    Test number
    508984933744
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  19. Pass41,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,304 miles
    Test number
    126947935273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 EXH

Does L15 EXH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 EXH is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 EXH?
The MOT on L15 EXH 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 L15 EXH done?
L15 EXH was recorded at 155,461 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 11,063 miles a year.
Has L15 EXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 EXH has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 EXH 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 EXH find?
L15 EXH passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar inner bushes; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar inner bushes, and 1 more.

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