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Ford S-MAX

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

L1 DXNMOT history

L1 DXN is a red diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 26 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 44,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

L1 DXN red 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 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
44,800 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 DXN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 DXN was last recorded at 44,800 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 1,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,922 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,878 miles
Average per year
2,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,800 miles
  • 2024 – 42,922 miles
  • 2023 – 41,913 miles
  • 2022 – 39,729 miles
  • 2021 – 37,319 miles
  • 2020 – 34,552 miles
  • 2019 – 32,507 miles
  • 2018 – 30,511 miles
  • 2017 – 28,416 miles
  • 2016 – 27,036 miles
  • 2015 – 24,369 miles
  • 2014 – 20,296 miles
  • 2013 – 15,738 miles
  • 2012 – 11,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,800 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm mounting bushes deteriorating

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    44,800 miles
    Test number
    720831650219
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail44,800 miles (+1,878)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,800 miles
    Test number
    319586991414
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass42,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    42,922 miles
    Test number
    921385935823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail42,922 miles (+1,009)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,922 miles
    Test number
    843351239538
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all deteriorating, cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass41,913 miles (+2,184)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    41,913 miles
    Test number
    658278343147
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear deteriorating, cracks on edge of tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass39,729 miles (+2,410)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    39,729 miles
    Test number
    893810210381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorating , cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorating , cracks in tread and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm mounting bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass37,319 miles (+2,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    37,319 miles
    Test number
    148592208696
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm mounting bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear deteriorating , slightly worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass34,552 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    34,552 miles
    Test number
    413680413723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail34,552 miles (+2,045)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,552 miles
    Test number
    493588931426
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass32,507 miles (+1,996)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    32,507 miles
    Test number
    790777070875
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm mounting bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly deteriorating , wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass30,511 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    30,511 miles
    Test number
    856938644834
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

  12. Fail30,511 miles (+2,095)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,511 miles
    Test number
    446014406111
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

  13. Pass28,416 miles (+1,380)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    28,416 miles
    Test number
    402574848880
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding on mountings
    • AdvisoryRear number plate cracked

  14. Pass27,036 miles (+2,667)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    27,036 miles
    Test number
    427924700311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deteriorating , cracks in tread
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass24,369 miles (+4,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    24,369 miles
    Test number
    357929947052
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass20,296 miles (+4,558)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    20,296 miles
    Test number
    239786614330
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear seat belts not checked rear seats not presented in up right position

  17. Pass15,738 miles (+4,057)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    15,738 miles
    Test number
    875577933356
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorating cracks in tread

  18. Pass11,681 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    11,681 miles
    Test number
    907691722324
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing both edges

Questions about L1 DXN

Does L1 DXN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 DXN is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 DXN?
The MOT on L1 DXN is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 DXN done?
L1 DXN was recorded at 44,800 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 2,540 miles a year.
Has L1 DXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 DXN has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 DXN 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 DXN find?
L1 DXN passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroding.

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