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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

L30 MKEMOT history

L30 MKE is a silver diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 12 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2025.

L30 MKE silver Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford S-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2026
Mileage
140,519 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 MKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 MKE was last recorded at 140,519 miles on 7 Jan 2025, 6,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jan 2017: 94,393 miles, lower than 95,358 miles on 11 Jan 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
134,371 miles · 17 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6,148 miles
Average per year
7,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,519 miles
  • 2024 – 134,371 miles
  • 2023 – 128,152 miles
  • 2022 – 124,079 miles
  • 2021 – 120,033 miles
  • 2020 – 114,892 miles
  • 2019 – 108,454 miles
  • 2018 – 101,900 miles
  • 2017 – 101,150 miles
  • 2016 – 85,917 miles
  • 2015 – 77,554 miles
  • 2014 – 65,487 miles
  • 2013 – 55,694 miles
  • 2012 – 47,899 miles
  • 2010 – 38,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,519 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subrame & suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Subframe & Suspension Arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,519 miles4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    140,519 miles
    Test number
    851142919293
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subrame & suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail140,519 miles (+6,148)2 repaired4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,519 miles
    Test number
    295515467776
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subrame & suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass134,371 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,371 miles
    Test number
    127487336656
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Subframe & Suspension Arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail134,362 miles (+6,210)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,362 miles
    Test number
    943575441350
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Subframe & Suspension Arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass128,152 miles (+4,073)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,152 miles
    Test number
    560273548495
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass124,079 miles (+4,046)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,079 miles
    Test number
    279607903773
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass120,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,033 miles
    Test number
    417679715755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,033 miles (+5,141)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,033 miles
    Test number
    656987706860
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass114,892 miles (+6,438)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,892 miles
    Test number
    305528129467
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass108,454 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,454 miles
    Test number
    785710299156
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail108,454 miles (+6,554)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,454 miles
    Test number
    168589506019
    • MajorRear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended CENTRE (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass101,900 miles (+750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    101,900 miles
    Test number
    976197085619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail101,150 miles (+6,757)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,150 miles
    Test number
    467303224539
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass94,393 miles (-965)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    94,393 miles
    Test number
    848708335277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,358 miles (+9,441)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,358 miles
    Test number
    104077323252
    • FailureCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases In 2 places (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass85,917 miles (+8,363)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,917 miles
    Test number
    569124975332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    77,554 miles
    Test number
    677626015002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,554 miles (+12,067)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,554 miles
    Test number
    765116315049
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass65,487 miles (+9,793)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,487 miles
    Test number
    158993714436
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass55,694 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,694 miles
    Test number
    109364113031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Fail55,694 miles (+7,795)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,694 miles
    Test number
    677604313074
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass47,899 miles (+9,068)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,899 miles
    Test number
    889789302046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,831 miles
    Test number
    313783360390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail38,831 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,831 miles
    Test number
    323373960307
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L30 MKE

Does L30 MKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L30 MKE expired on 16 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L30 MKE?
The MOT on L30 MKE expired on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L30 MKE done?
L30 MKE was recorded at 140,519 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2025, an average of 7,250 miles a year.
Has L30 MKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 MKE has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 MKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L30 MKE find?
L30 MKE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2025 with 4 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 8 more.

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