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Ford S-MAX

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,179 cc

L4 BVXMOT history

L4 BVX is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 23 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 94,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

L4 BVX black Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
94,975 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 BVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 BVX was last recorded at 94,975 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 6,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,710 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,265 miles
Average per year
5,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,975 miles
  • 2025 – 88,710 miles
  • 2024 – 84,611 miles
  • 2023 – 80,916 miles
  • 2022 – 79,560 miles
  • 2021 – 77,082 miles
  • 2020 – 73,477 miles
  • 2019 – 68,350 miles
  • 2018 – 60,239 miles
  • 2017 – 50,438 miles
  • 2016 – 42,784 miles
  • 2015 – 34,346 miles
  • 2014 – 25,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,975 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,975 miles (+6,265)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    94,975 miles
    Test number
    311438699840
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass88,710 miles (+4,099)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    88,710 miles
    Test number
    910646989666
    • 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))
  3. Pass84,611 miles (+3,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    84,611 miles
    Test number
    963731348749
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass80,916 miles (+1,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    80,916 miles
    Test number
    630242341492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass79,560 miles (+2,478)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,560 miles
    Test number
    453802464804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,082 miles (+3,605)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,082 miles
    Test number
    868864502991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,477 miles (+5,127)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,477 miles
    Test number
    476515858289
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass68,350 miles (+8,111)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,350 miles
    Test number
    413850244889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,239 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,239 miles
    Test number
    283647241935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,078 miles (+9,640)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,078 miles
    Test number
    140677318568
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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 Front 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))
  11. Pass50,438 miles (+7,654)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,438 miles
    Test number
    344630191861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,784 miles (+8,438)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,784 miles
    Test number
    470364812780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,346 miles (+9,280)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    34,346 miles
    Test number
    883271006216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    25,066 miles
    Test number
    578118924306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 BVX

Does L4 BVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 BVX is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 BVX?
The MOT on L4 BVX is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 BVX done?
L4 BVX was recorded at 94,975 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 5,990 miles a year.
Has L4 BVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 BVX has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on L4 BVX 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 L4 BVX find?
L4 BVX passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust mounting defective; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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