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Ford S-MAX

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,997 cc

L18 WHTMOT history

L18 WHT is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 23 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 169,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

L18 WHT 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 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
169,196 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 WHT
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
23 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 WHT was last recorded at 169,196 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 11,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,732 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,464 miles
Average per year
11,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,196 miles
  • 2025 – 157,732 miles
  • 2024 – 142,224 miles
  • 2022 – 130,103 miles
  • 2021 – 117,224 miles
  • 2020 – 105,660 miles
  • 2019 – 85,151 miles
  • 2017 – 73,042 miles
  • 2016 – 62,045 miles
  • 2015 – 50,435 miles
  • 2014 – 40,634 miles
  • 2013 – 29,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,196 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.

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of front arm marked (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of front arm marked (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass169,196 miles (+11,464)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    169,196 miles
    Test number
    890576004032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,732 miles (+15,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    157,732 miles
    Test number
    808800129019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass142,224 miles (+12,121)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,224 miles
    Test number
    911089136255
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass130,103 miles (+12,879)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    130,103 miles
    Test number
    123444859648
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,224 miles (+11,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,224 miles
    Test number
    218382484154
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass105,660 miles (+20,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,660 miles
    Test number
    804352169129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass85,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,151 miles
    Test number
    502392012967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,147 miles (+12,105)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,147 miles
    Test number
    528176152056
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass73,042 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    73,042 miles
    Test number
    322263631440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of front arm marked (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of front arm marked (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryReq tracking

  10. Fail73,042 miles (+10,997)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,042 miles
    Test number
    809534651306
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of front arm marked (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of front arm marked (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryReq tracking

  11. Pass62,045 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    62,045 miles
    Test number
    188119399083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail62,045 miles (+11,610)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,045 miles
    Test number
    882521227623
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass50,435 miles (+9,801)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    50,435 miles
    Test number
    877363015752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass40,634 miles (+10,978)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    40,634 miles
    Test number
    677176154369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass29,656 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    29,656 miles
    Test number
    325521053387
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail29,656 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,656 miles
    Test number
    429641553360
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L18 WHT

Does L18 WHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 WHT is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 WHT?
The MOT on L18 WHT is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 WHT done?
L18 WHT was recorded at 169,196 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 11,570 miles a year.
Has L18 WHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 WHT has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on L18 WHT 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 WHT find?
L18 WHT passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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