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Ford S-MAX

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,997 cc

L40 ABSMOT history

L40 ABS is a silver diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 16 Mar 2010. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 169,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2025.

L40 ABS silver Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2026
Mileage
169,494 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 ABS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
16 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2026
Latest MOT test
10 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 ABS was last recorded at 169,494 miles on 10 May 2025, 1,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,003 miles · 13 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,491 miles
Average per year
9,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,494 miles
  • 2024 – 168,003 miles
  • 2023 – 162,003 miles
  • 2022 – 158,346 miles
  • 2021 – 153,874 miles
  • 2020 – 150,746 miles
  • 2019 – 145,559 miles
  • 2018 – 138,841 miles
  • 2017 – 133,429 miles
  • 2016 – 128,147 miles
  • 2015 – 92,926 miles
  • 2014 – 70,465 miles
  • 2013 – 53,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,494 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all central 3 seats

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    169,494 miles
    Test number
    934869315426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail169,494 miles (+1,491)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,494 miles
    Test number
    835273653921
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass168,003 miles (+6,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    168,003 miles
    Test number
    457871115337
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass162,003 miles (+3,657)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    162,003 miles
    Test number
    279722236774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,346 miles (+4,472)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    158,346 miles
    Test number
    652253194692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,874 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    153,874 miles
    Test number
    333470823179
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all central 3 seats
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear under body heat shield deteriorated

  7. Fail153,815 miles (+3,069)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,815 miles
    Test number
    613920026210
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all central 3 seats
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass150,746 miles (+5,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    150,746 miles
    Test number
    719952445563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass145,559 miles (+6,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,559 miles
    Test number
    866798416034
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass138,841 miles (+5,412)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    138,841 miles
    Test number
    914321096966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass133,429 miles (+5,282)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    133,429 miles
    Test number
    637880849889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass128,147 miles (+915)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    128,147 miles
    Test number
    201382657864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,232 miles (+34,306)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    127,232 miles
    Test number
    522534168846
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres badly mis-shapen STRONG ADVISE
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full inspection
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full inspection

  14. Pass92,926 miles (+22,461)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,926 miles
    Test number
    959750355099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,465 miles (+17,051)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,465 miles
    Test number
    458536054084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,414 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,414 miles
    Test number
    499647763021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,378 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,378 miles
    Test number
    289626163070
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L40 ABS

Does L40 ABS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 ABS expired on 9 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 ABS?
The MOT on L40 ABS expired on 9 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 ABS done?
L40 ABS was recorded at 169,494 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2025, an average of 9,537 miles a year.
Has L40 ABS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 ABS has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 ABS 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 L40 ABS find?
L40 ABS passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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