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Ford B-MAX

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

L40 SBBMOT history

L40 SBB is a black petrol Ford B-MAX first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 39,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

L40 SBB black Ford B-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
39,977 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 SBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
B-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 SBB was last recorded at 39,977 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,968 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
2,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,977 miles
  • 2024 – 32,899 miles
  • 2023 – 25,193 miles
  • 2022 – 21,054 miles
  • 2021 – 19,891 miles
  • 2020 – 19,373 miles
  • 2019 – 18,063 miles
  • 2018 – 16,383 miles
  • 2017 – 14,516 miles
  • 2016 – 12,146 miles
  • 2015 – 9,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,977 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.

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split from pin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,977 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    39,977 miles
    Test number
    482392611460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail39,968 miles (+7,069)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,968 miles
    Test number
    417552585590
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass32,899 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    32,899 miles
    Test number
    251834050215
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s

  4. Fail32,898 miles (+7,705)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,898 miles
    Test number
    951047743569
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ front - centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s

  5. Pass25,193 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    25,193 miles
    Test number
    608532906096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail25,190 miles (+4,136)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,190 miles
    Test number
    228426443241
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass21,054 miles (+1,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    21,054 miles
    Test number
    266525662686
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass19,891 miles (+518)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    19,891 miles
    Test number
    375110589821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,373 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    19,373 miles
    Test number
    804576863278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    18,063 miles
    Test number
    791819849637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail18,063 miles (+1,680)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,063 miles
    Test number
    465020491793
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass16,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    16,383 miles
    Test number
    788196551077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail16,383 miles (+1,867)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,383 miles
    Test number
    170945113801
    • MajorRear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass14,516 miles (+2,370)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    14,516 miles
    Test number
    902687374859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,146 miles (+2,720)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    12,146 miles
    Test number
    407497639182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,426 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    9,426 miles
    Test number
    978672457645
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to crack in treads
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to crack in treads

Questions about L40 SBB

Does L40 SBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 SBB is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 SBB?
The MOT on L40 SBB is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 SBB done?
L40 SBB was recorded at 39,977 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 2,980 miles a year.
Has L40 SBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 SBB has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 SBB 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 SBB find?
L40 SBB passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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