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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,997 cc

L40 SSSMOT history

L40 SSS is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 20 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 75,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

L40 SSS black Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
75,643 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 SSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
20 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 SSS was last recorded at 75,643 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 12,768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,875 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,768 miles
Average per year
6,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,643 miles
  • 2024 – 62,875 miles
  • 2023 – 49,289 miles
  • 2022 – 36,981 miles
  • 2021 – 34,661 miles
  • 2020 – 32,069 miles
  • 2019 – 29,440 miles
  • 2018 – 26,215 miles
  • 2017 – 23,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,643 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,643 miles (+12,768)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    75,643 miles
    Test number
    823099391130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,875 miles (+13,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    62,875 miles
    Test number
    490180667696
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn AXLE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass49,289 miles (+12,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    49,289 miles
    Test number
    942314598106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass36,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    36,981 miles
    Test number
    558040711191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail36,981 miles (+2,320)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,981 miles
    Test number
    802537114586
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass34,661 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    34,661 miles
    Test number
    674007839264
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats
  7. Fail34,659 miles (+2,590)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,659 miles
    Test number
    551665862585
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also near limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats
  8. Pass32,069 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    32,069 miles
    Test number
    893620455514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,440 miles (+3,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    29,440 miles
    Test number
    998090782952
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass26,215 miles (+2,222)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    26,215 miles
    Test number
    241011189869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,993 miles (+6,621)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    23,993 miles
    Test number
    152849712313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    17,372 miles
    Test number
    656902730725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 SSS

Does L40 SSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 SSS is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 SSS?
The MOT on L40 SSS 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 L40 SSS done?
L40 SSS was recorded at 75,643 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 6,670 miles a year.
Has L40 SSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 SSS has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 SSS 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 SSS find?
L40 SSS passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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