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Ford S-MAX

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

L1 CAEMOT history

L1 CAE is a grey diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 31 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 154,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

L1 CAE grey 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 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
154,174 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 CAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 CAE was last recorded at 154,174 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 9,978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,196 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,978 miles
Average per year
8,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,174 miles
  • 2025 – 144,196 miles
  • 2024 – 134,861 miles
  • 2023 – 125,705 miles
  • 2022 – 117,801 miles
  • 2021 – 108,410 miles
  • 2020 – 103,125 miles
  • 2019 – 96,612 miles
  • 2018 – 90,948 miles
  • 2017 – 84,979 miles
  • 2016 – 75,393 miles
  • 2015 – 63,981 miles
  • 2014 – 51,429 miles
  • 2013 – 41,153 miles
  • 2012 – 37,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,174 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,174 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    154,174 miles
    Test number
    484676785201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail154,174 miles (+9,978)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,174 miles
    Test number
    364238689935
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,196 miles (+9,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    144,196 miles
    Test number
    194816804654
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,861 miles (+9,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    134,861 miles
    Test number
    963834858284
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,705 miles (+7,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    125,705 miles
    Test number
    133926072674
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass117,801 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    117,801 miles
    Test number
    627273797424
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail117,801 miles (+9,391)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,801 miles
    Test number
    448425818189
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass108,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    108,410 miles
    Test number
    313070055633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,383 miles (+5,258)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,383 miles
    Test number
    965533028920
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass103,125 miles (+6,513)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,125 miles
    Test number
    301025849114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass96,612 miles (+5,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,612 miles
    Test number
    796260397184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass90,948 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    90,948 miles
    Test number
    447693327531
    • AdvisoryCentral Front slight marks on screen

  13. Fail90,948 miles (+5,969)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,948 miles
    Test number
    299711959538
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front slight marks on screen

  14. Pass84,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    84,979 miles
    Test number
    504893224993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,979 miles (+9,586)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,979 miles
    Test number
    655168402287
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass75,393 miles (+11,412)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,393 miles
    Test number
    881799193285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  17. Pass63,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    63,981 miles
    Test number
    288501691459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,981 miles (+12,552)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,981 miles
    Test number
    212812855712
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass51,429 miles (+10,276)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,429 miles
    Test number
    417095294209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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

  20. Pass41,153 miles (+3,777)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,153 miles
    Test number
    165337593277
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  21. Pass37,376 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,376 miles
    Test number
    315302072254
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L1 CAE

Does L1 CAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 CAE is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 CAE?
The MOT on L1 CAE is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 CAE done?
L1 CAE was recorded at 154,174 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 8,441 miles a year.
Has L1 CAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 CAE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 CAE 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 L1 CAE find?
L1 CAE passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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