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Ford S-MAX

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

L55 AOHMOT history

L55 AOH is a blue diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 4 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 134,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

L55 AOH blue Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford S-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
134,370 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 AOH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 AOH was last recorded at 134,370 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,355 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
7,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,370 miles
  • 2025 – 129,644 miles
  • 2024 – 125,215 miles
  • 2023 – 118,834 miles
  • 2022 – 113,688 miles
  • 2021 – 109,832 miles
  • 2020 – 104,873 miles
  • 2019 – 102,049 miles
  • 2018 – 96,213 miles
  • 2017 – 90,034 miles
  • 2016 – 82,220 miles
  • 2015 – 68,903 miles
  • 2014 – 54,591 miles
  • 2013 – 42,120 miles
  • 2012 – 28,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,370 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on the undersideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,370 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    134,370 miles
    Test number
    389440612092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on the underside

  2. Fail134,355 miles (+4,711)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,355 miles
    Test number
    709551635902
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on the underside

  3. Pass129,644 miles (+4,429)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,644 miles
    Test number
    939346308126
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on the underside and subframes

  4. Pass125,215 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,215 miles
    Test number
    321180265369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail125,214 miles (+6,380)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,214 miles
    Test number
    607181445615
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,834 miles (+359)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    118,834 miles
    Test number
    692467360531
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail118,475 miles (+4,787)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,475 miles
    Test number
    483986369123
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass113,688 miles (+106)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    113,688 miles
    Test number
    713421201229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms corroded

  9. Fail113,582 miles (+3,750)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,582 miles
    Test number
    737193769866
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms corroded

  10. Pass109,832 miles (+20)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,832 miles
    Test number
    310911773778
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play steering rack end
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear all suspension arms are corroded

  11. Fail109,812 miles (+4,939)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,812 miles
    Test number
    358460856056
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside slight play steering rack end
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms are corroded

  12. Pass104,873 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,873 miles
    Test number
    117807565659
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail104,873 miles (+2,824)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,873 miles
    Test number
    193435510438
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass102,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,049 miles
    Test number
    604251066169
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail102,049 miles (+5,836)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,049 miles
    Test number
    744218364858
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass96,213 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    96,213 miles
    Test number
    641286298002
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  17. Fail96,211 miles (+6,177)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,211 miles
    Test number
    748669069960
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  18. Pass90,034 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,034 miles
    Test number
    331207352952
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  19. Fail90,034 miles (+7,814)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,034 miles
    Test number
    619589915913
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  20. Pass82,220 miles (+13,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,220 miles
    Test number
    424015945327
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR TYRES ARE WORN OUTER EDGE

  21. Pass68,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,903 miles
    Test number
    467467021201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,903 miles (+14,312)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,903 miles
    Test number
    532648473156
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  23. Pass54,591 miles (+12,471)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,591 miles
    Test number
    646472944217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass42,120 miles (+13,228)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,120 miles
    Test number
    369450753451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass28,892 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,892 miles
    Test number
    729231252229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L55 AOH

Does L55 AOH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 AOH is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 AOH?
The MOT on L55 AOH is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 AOH done?
L55 AOH was recorded at 134,370 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 7,522 miles a year.
Has L55 AOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 AOH has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 AOH 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 L55 AOH find?
L55 AOH passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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