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Ford S-MAX

Brown · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

L3 BXTMOT history

L3 BXT is a brown diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 24 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 138,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

L3 BXT brown 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 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
138,811 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 BXT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
24 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 BXT was last recorded at 138,811 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 10,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,097 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,714 miles
Average per year
10,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,811 miles
  • 2024 – 128,097 miles
  • 2023 – 114,253 miles
  • 2022 – 101,742 miles
  • 2021 – 91,810 miles
  • 2020 – 80,769 miles
  • 2019 – 65,249 miles
  • 2018 – 54,849 miles
  • 2017 – 45,150 miles
  • 2016 – 33,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,811 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,811 miles (+10,714)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    138,811 miles
    Test number
    531916118423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,097 miles (+13,844)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,097 miles
    Test number
    166022012066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,253 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    114,253 miles
    Test number
    245119650713
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail114,253 miles (+12,511)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,253 miles
    Test number
    745496238497
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,742 miles (+9,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,742 miles
    Test number
    266512950806
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,810 miles (+11,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,810 miles
    Test number
    257902735859
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  7. Pass80,769 miles (+15,520)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,769 miles
    Test number
    674767790360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,249 miles
    Test number
    859488858773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,249 miles (+10,400)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,249 miles
    Test number
    469220141821
    • 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))

  10. Pass54,849 miles (+9,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,849 miles
    Test number
    149378131342
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass45,150 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,150 miles
    Test number
    626170994437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail45,150 miles (+11,409)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,150 miles
    Test number
    117827468075
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass33,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,741 miles
    Test number
    434720090340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,741 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,741 miles
    Test number
    626010629451
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about L3 BXT

Does L3 BXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 BXT is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 BXT?
The MOT on L3 BXT is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 BXT done?
L3 BXT was recorded at 138,811 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 10,918 miles a year.
Has L3 BXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 BXT has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 BXT 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 L3 BXT find?
L3 BXT passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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