Ford S-MAX
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc
L31 GMFMOT history
L31 GMF is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 178,772 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 178,772 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,388 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 GMF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- S-MAX
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 20 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 GMF was last recorded at 178,772 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 178,768 miles · 5 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 11,388 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,772 miles
- 2024 – 157,891 miles
- 2023 – 144,280 miles
- 2022 – 135,394 miles
- 2021 – 126,298 miles
- 2020 – 119,092 miles
- 2019 – 109,060 miles
- 2018 – 97,479 miles
- 2017 – 79,353 miles
- 2015 – 64,450 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,772 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2ND ROW
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2ND ROW
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 6 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,772 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 178,772 miles
- Test number
- 546242097203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,768 miles (+20,877)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,768 miles
- Test number
- 667194078684
- MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass157,891 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 157,891 miles
- Test number
- 219938387073
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2ND ROW
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2ND ROW
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail157,890 miles (+13,610)2 dangerous1 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,890 miles
- Test number
- 555505557640
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2ND ROW
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2ND ROW
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear EXHAUST SILENCER MISSING. SYSTEM SECURE
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass144,280 miles (+8,886)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 144,280 miles
- Test number
- 146687892311
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ACROSS ALL SEATS
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass135,394 miles (+9,096)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 135,394 miles
- Test number
- 233827981829
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2ND ROW
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (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 2ND ROW
Pass126,298 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 126,298 miles
- Test number
- 732679546601
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ACROSS ALL REAR SEATS
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail126,297 miles (+7,205)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,297 miles
- Test number
- 902747586358
- MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury REAR VIEW MIRROR (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ACROSS ALL REAR SEATS
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear EXHAUST SHIELD LOOSE
Pass119,092 miles (+10,032)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 119,092 miles
- Test number
- 843469986346
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3RD ROW
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass109,060 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 109,060 miles
- Test number
- 411272146736
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail109,060 miles (+11,581)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,060 miles
- Test number
- 402309139779
- 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))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,479 miles (+18,126)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 97,479 miles
- Test number
- 624679335142
- Advisory6TH AND 7TH SEAT OBSTRUCTED
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ACROSS REAR BENCH
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,353 miles (+14,903)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 79,353 miles
- Test number
- 822311971260
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass64,450 miles (+12,140)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 64,450 miles
- Test number
- 274078500162
- AdvisoryChild Seats Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belts
Pass52,310 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 52,310 miles
- Test number
- 938946805057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 GMF
- Does L31 GMF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 GMF is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 GMF?
- The MOT on L31 GMF is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 GMF done?
- L31 GMF was recorded at 178,772 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 11,388 miles a year.
- Has L31 GMF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 GMF has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L31 GMF 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 L31 GMF find?
- L31 GMF passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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