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Ford S-MAX

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

L23 JNEMOT history

L23 JNE is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 20 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 147,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

L23 JNE 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 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
147,303 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 JNE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 JNE was last recorded at 147,303 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 5,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,303 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,000 miles
Average per year
11,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,303 miles
  • 2024 – 142,303 miles
  • 2023 – 135,572 miles
  • 2022 – 125,423 miles
  • 2021 – 114,997 miles
  • 2020 – 104,195 miles
  • 2019 – 88,635 miles
  • 2018 – 71,726 miles
  • 2017 – 54,137 miles
  • 2016 – 38,339 miles
  • 2015 – 21,577 miles
  • 2014 – 19,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,303 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heatshield loose
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (axle bush)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,303 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    147,303 miles
    Test number
    372112592321
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail147,303 miles (+5,000)1 dangerous14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,303 miles
    Test number
    775752215625
    • DangerousNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass142,303 miles (+35)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    142,303 miles
    Test number
    635406736891
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (axle bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail142,268 miles (+6,696)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,268 miles
    Test number
    625648682667
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (axle bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass135,572 miles (+10,149)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,572 miles
    Test number
    374721463380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass125,423 miles (+10,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    125,423 miles
    Test number
    417131255922
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,997 miles (+10,802)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,997 miles
    Test number
    348219795798
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass104,195 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,195 miles
    Test number
    472214483289
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Fail104,193 miles (+15,558)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,193 miles
    Test number
    844961576741
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Pass88,635 miles (+16,909)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    88,635 miles
    Test number
    928977353917
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy rattle from flywheel area when clutch pressed

  11. Pass71,726 miles (+17,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,726 miles
    Test number
    428649016817
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded

  12. Pass54,137 miles (+15,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,137 miles
    Test number
    172332283052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded

  13. Pass38,339 miles (+16,762)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,339 miles
    Test number
    695188001642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,577 miles (+2,346)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,577 miles
    Test number
    556804665043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,231 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    19,231 miles
    Test number
    398850214273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail19,231 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,231 miles
    Test number
    267670314220
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L23 JNE

Does L23 JNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 JNE is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L23 JNE?
The MOT on L23 JNE is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 JNE done?
L23 JNE was recorded at 147,303 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 11,321 miles a year.
Has L23 JNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 JNE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 JNE 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 L23 JNE find?
L23 JNE passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 13 advisories: exhaust deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 10 more.

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