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Ford B-MAX

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

L40 HRLMOT history

L40 HRL is a silver petrol Ford B-MAX first used on 17 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 35,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

L40 HRL silver Ford B-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford B-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
35,701 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 HRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
B-MAX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 HRL was last recorded at 35,701 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,344 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
357 miles
Average per year
2,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,701 miles
  • 2025 – 35,344 miles
  • 2024 – 34,784 miles
  • 2023 – 33,295 miles
  • 2022 – 31,178 miles
  • 2021 – 29,186 miles
  • 2020 – 27,512 miles
  • 2019 – 25,301 miles
  • 2018 – 22,317 miles
  • 2017 – 19,150 miles
  • 2016 – 15,011 miles
  • 2015 – 12,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,701 miles
  • AdvisoryCar has been undersealed

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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded underbody pipes corroded in clips

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,701 miles (+357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    35,701 miles
    Test number
    790319111114
    • AdvisoryCar has been undersealed
  2. Pass35,344 miles (+560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    35,344 miles
    Test number
    231512841421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. Pass34,784 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    34,784 miles
    Test number
    324050359490
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded underbody pipes corroded in clips
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe coated with copper paste (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
  4. Fail34,784 miles (+1,489)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,784 miles
    Test number
    693091040336
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded underbody pipes corroded in clips
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
  5. Pass33,295 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    33,295 miles
    Test number
    694987733497
    • Advisory2 x rear exhaust heatshields loose, but not excessively
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail33,295 miles (+2,117)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,295 miles
    Test number
    120978922275
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Advisory2 x rear exhaust heatshields loose, but not excessively
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass31,178 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    31,178 miles
    Test number
    279121044037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    29,186 miles
    Test number
    569699454946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail29,186 miles (+1,674)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,186 miles
    Test number
    332886868088
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  10. Pass27,512 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    27,512 miles
    Test number
    112661792186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail27,512 miles (+2,211)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,512 miles
    Test number
    280117480739
    • MajorFront Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits join (8.2.1.2 (c))
  12. Pass25,301 miles (+2,984)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    25,301 miles
    Test number
    966508318640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,317 miles (+3,167)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    22,317 miles
    Test number
    320785258705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,150 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    19,150 miles
    Test number
    565672566909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,011 miles (+2,859)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    15,011 miles
    Test number
    514931976821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    12,152 miles
    Test number
    919386168317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 HRL

Does L40 HRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 HRL is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 HRL?
The MOT on L40 HRL is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 HRL done?
L40 HRL was recorded at 35,701 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 2,141 miles a year.
Has L40 HRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 HRL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 HRL 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 HRL find?
L40 HRL passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: car has been undersealed.

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