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Ford B-MAX

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,388 cc

L40 AMWMOT history

L40 AMW is a black petrol Ford B-MAX first used on 16 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 44,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

L40 AMW black Ford B-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
44,857 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 AMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
B-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
16 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 AMW was last recorded at 44,857 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 6,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
38,821 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,036 miles
Average per year
3,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,857 miles
  • 2025 – 38,821 miles
  • 2024 – 35,357 miles
  • 2023 – 31,923 miles
  • 2022 – 28,153 miles
  • 2021 – 24,189 miles
  • 2020 – 20,491 miles
  • 2019 – 16,161 miles
  • 2018 – 12,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,857 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    44,857 miles
    Test number
    408771238837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail44,857 miles (+6,036)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,857 miles
    Test number
    577555280424
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tpms warning light illuminated (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass38,821 miles (+3,464)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    38,821 miles
    Test number
    264097337962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,357 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    35,357 miles
    Test number
    770947579153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail35,357 miles (+3,434)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,357 miles
    Test number
    277751943588
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass31,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    31,923 miles
    Test number
    917684593028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail31,923 miles (+3,770)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,923 miles
    Test number
    650819087660
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass28,153 miles (+3,964)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    28,153 miles
    Test number
    816829496001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass24,189 miles (+3,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    24,189 miles
    Test number
    665791784210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass20,491 miles (+4,330)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    20,491 miles
    Test number
    245464862807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,161 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    16,161 miles
    Test number
    637208045027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail16,161 miles (+3,750)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,161 miles
    Test number
    690229557915
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting not atatched (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass12,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    12,411 miles
    Test number
    870891842597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 AMW

Does L40 AMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 AMW is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 AMW?
The MOT on L40 AMW is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 AMW done?
L40 AMW was recorded at 44,857 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 3,967 miles a year.
Has L40 AMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 AMW has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 AMW 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 AMW find?
L40 AMW passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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