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Ford S-MAX

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,997 cc

L28 BDTMOT history

L28 BDT is a grey diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 22 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 74,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

L28 BDT 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 14 May 2027
Mileage
74,047 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 BDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 BDT was last recorded at 74,047 miles on 7 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,047 miles · 6 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,047 miles
  • 2025 – 67,206 miles
  • 2024 – 59,919 miles
  • 2023 – 54,129 miles
  • 2022 – 47,634 miles
  • 2021 – 45,639 miles
  • 2020 – 42,752 miles
  • 2019 – 36,660 miles
  • 2018 – 30,018 miles
  • 2017 – 24,529 miles
  • 2016 – 18,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,047 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    74,047 miles
    Test number
    608229952304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail74,047 miles (+6,841)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,047 miles
    Test number
    479941445061
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront discs rusty/worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass67,206 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    67,206 miles
    Test number
    289868346730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail67,206 miles (+7,287)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,206 miles
    Test number
    273834435184
    • MajorOffside 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass59,919 miles (+5,790)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    59,919 miles
    Test number
    828662411040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,129 miles (+6,495)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    54,129 miles
    Test number
    630444064904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,634 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    47,634 miles
    Test number
    526569924776
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

  8. Fail47,634 miles (+1,995)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,634 miles
    Test number
    189293820602
    • Repaired at testOffside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass45,639 miles (+2,887)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,639 miles
    Test number
    433959129090
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass42,752 miles (+25)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    42,752 miles
    Test number
    809919552284
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail42,727 miles (+6,067)2 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,727 miles
    Test number
    658906569932
    • 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))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass36,660 miles (+6,642)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,660 miles
    Test number
    617165526786
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear brake light inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald and cracking on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald and cracking on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads very low

  13. Pass30,018 miles (+5,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    30,018 miles
    Test number
    757638750765
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear

  14. Pass24,529 miles (+5,903)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,529 miles
    Test number
    557138048306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    18,626 miles
    Test number
    677044647030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 BDT

Does L28 BDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 BDT is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 BDT?
The MOT on L28 BDT is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 BDT done?
L28 BDT was recorded at 74,047 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 5,465 miles a year.
Has L28 BDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 BDT has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L28 BDT 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 L28 BDT find?
L28 BDT passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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