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Ford S-MAX

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,753 cc

L70 AMTMOT history

L70 AMT is a blue diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 14 May 2007. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 166,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2022.

L70 AMT blue Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford S-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2023
Mileage
166,291 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 AMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
14 May 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 AMT was last recorded at 166,291 miles on 14 Oct 2022, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,282 miles · 13 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
10,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 166,291 miles
  • 2021 – 143,247 miles
  • 2020 – 138,889 miles
  • 2019 – 136,310 miles
  • 2018 – 124,738 miles
  • 2017 – 108,625 miles
  • 2016 – 90,238 miles
  • 2015 – 75,660 miles
  • 2014 – 62,155 miles
  • 2013 – 57,068 miles
  • 2012 – 51,543 miles
  • 2011 – 44,847 miles
  • 2010 – 37,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,291 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,291 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    166,291 miles
    Test number
    394378883290
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail166,282 miles (+23,035)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,282 miles
    Test number
    303349238496
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass143,247 miles (+4,358)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    143,247 miles
    Test number
    428706497087
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  4. Pass138,889 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    138,889 miles
    Test number
    905828985075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,310 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,310 miles
    Test number
    806875386656
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail136,310 miles (+11,572)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,310 miles
    Test number
    500045816616
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass124,738 miles (+16,113)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    124,738 miles
    Test number
    638367848788
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking, front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes becoming weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass108,625 miles (+18,387)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    108,625 miles
    Test number
    231426856681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,238 miles (+14,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,238 miles
    Test number
    107596528720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass75,660 miles (+13,505)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,660 miles
    Test number
    568123965168
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteExhaust flexi joint deteriorated

  11. Pass62,155 miles (+141)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,155 miles
    Test number
    777977264101
    • NoteBoth rear trailing arm bushes worn

  12. Fail62,014 miles (+4,946)5 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,014 miles
    Test number
    658230554112
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres casolated on inner edge
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRelease button missing from parking brake
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass57,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,068 miles
    Test number
    628195473162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,068 miles (+5,525)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,068 miles
    Test number
    468535673177
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass51,543 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,543 miles
    Test number
    268279452180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail51,543 miles (+6,696)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,543 miles
    Test number
    458758652112
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail44,847 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,847 miles
    Test number
    116183151171
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass44,847 miles (+7,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,847 miles
    Test number
    635643451146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass37,710 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,710 miles
    Test number
    194684280417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L70 AMT

Does L70 AMT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 AMT expired on 24 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 AMT?
The MOT on L70 AMT expired on 24 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 AMT done?
L70 AMT was recorded at 166,291 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2022, an average of 10,241 miles a year.
Has L70 AMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 AMT has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L70 AMT 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 L70 AMT find?
L70 AMT passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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