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Ford S-MAX

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

L18 UKLMOT history

L18 UKL is a blue diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 18 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 168,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

L18 UKL blue Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
168,466 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 UKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 UKL was last recorded at 168,466 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 7,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,099 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,367 miles
Average per year
9,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,466 miles
  • 2025 – 161,099 miles
  • 2023 – 159,231 miles
  • 2022 – 155,337 miles
  • 2021 – 148,897 miles
  • 2020 – 144,331 miles
  • 2019 – 133,823 miles
  • 2018 – 127,436 miles
  • 2017 – 118,497 miles
  • 2016 – 103,584 miles
  • 2015 – 85,937 miles
  • 2014 – 65,786 miles
  • 2013 – 53,090 miles
  • 2012 – 40,653 miles
  • 2011 – 26,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,466 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 and padds low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryDrivers seat worn
  • AdvisoryFront strut tops stiff
  • AdvisoryFront suspension arms corroded and rear bushes perished
  • AdvisoryRear lower suspension arms corroded and bushes perished
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,466 miles (+7,367)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    168,466 miles
    Test number
    790316873592
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 and padds low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat worn
    • AdvisoryFront strut tops stiff
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms corroded and rear bushes perished
    • AdvisoryRear lower suspension arms corroded and bushes perished
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
  2. Pass161,099 miles (+1,868)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    161,099 miles
    Test number
    612224900765
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s rear shocker damp
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms and rear sub frame corroded
  3. Pass159,231 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    159,231 miles
    Test number
    324035336393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,337 miles (+6,440)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    155,337 miles
    Test number
    881381556450
    • AdvisoryN/s front shocker damp
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake pad
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs rusty
  5. Pass148,897 miles (+4,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    148,897 miles
    Test number
    997577193700
    • AdvisoryFront tyres close to limit
    • AdvisoryRear springs rusty
  6. Pass144,331 miles (+10,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    144,331 miles
    Test number
    215388050538
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded
  7. Pass133,823 miles (+6,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,823 miles
    Test number
    609190423514
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low
  8. Pass127,436 miles (+8,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    127,436 miles
    Test number
    519100790266
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre cut on sidewall
  9. Pass118,497 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,497 miles
    Test number
    739314788835
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Fail118,497 miles (+14,913)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,497 miles
    Test number
    689112351710
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass103,584 miles (+17,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    103,584 miles
    Test number
    683393207186
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass85,937 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,937 miles
    Test number
    169962515259
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear seatbelts in boot not tested
  13. Fail85,937 miles (+20,151)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,937 miles
    Test number
    179782615280
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear seatbelts in boot not tested
  14. Pass65,786 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,786 miles
    Test number
    216778974481
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working
  15. Fail65,786 miles (+12,696)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,786 miles
    Test number
    669898774114
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working
  16. Pass53,090 miles (+12,437)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,090 miles
    Test number
    375148673123
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  17. Pass40,653 miles (+13,805)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,653 miles
    Test number
    779931992114
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Fail26,848 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,848 miles
    Test number
    277901271413
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOuter sidewall of nearside front tyre damaged
  19. Pass26,848 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,848 miles
    Test number
    848801871124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOuter sidewall of nearside front tyre damaged

Questions about L18 UKL

Does L18 UKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 UKL is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 UKL?
The MOT on L18 UKL is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 UKL done?
L18 UKL was recorded at 168,466 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 9,401 miles a year.
Has L18 UKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 UKL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on L18 UKL 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 L18 UKL find?
L18 UKL passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 and padds low; drivers seat worn; front strut tops stiff, and 3 more.

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