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Ford S-MAX

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,997 cc

L8 CAOMOT history

L8 CAO is a silver diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 24 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 139,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

L8 CAO silver 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 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
139,218 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 CAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 CAO was last recorded at 139,218 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,213 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,218 miles
  • 2024 – 137,869 miles
  • 2023 – 129,768 miles
  • 2022 – 122,903 miles
  • 2021 – 119,830 miles
  • 2020 – 116,176 miles
  • 2019 – 103,721 miles
  • 2018 – 85,377 miles
  • 2017 – 72,911 miles
  • 2016 – 66,190 miles
  • 2015 – 59,833 miles
  • 2014 – 51,807 miles
  • 2013 – 44,366 miles
  • 2012 – 36,102 miles
  • 2011 – 29,113 miles
  • 2010 – 22,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,218 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,218 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    139,218 miles
    Test number
    419970726355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail139,213 miles (+1,344)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,213 miles
    Test number
    867623431415
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass137,869 miles (+8,101)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    137,869 miles
    Test number
    396366680818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,768 miles (+6,865)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,768 miles
    Test number
    686515236956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,903 miles (+3,073)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,903 miles
    Test number
    963548198128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,830 miles (+3,654)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,830 miles
    Test number
    524249774215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,176 miles (+12,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,176 miles
    Test number
    972070648825
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,721 miles (+141)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,721 miles
    Test number
    633956124562
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail103,580 miles (+18,203)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,580 miles
    Test number
    192079635996
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass85,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,377 miles
    Test number
    122890747398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,377 miles (+12,466)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,377 miles
    Test number
    760230353456
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  12. Pass72,911 miles (+6,721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,911 miles
    Test number
    727692459834
    • 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass66,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,190 miles
    Test number
    387245391747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,190 miles (+6,357)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,190 miles
    Test number
    921456100848
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass59,833 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,833 miles
    Test number
    958910135207
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail59,832 miles (+8,025)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,832 miles
    Test number
    605629325284
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass51,807 miles (+7,441)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    51,807 miles
    Test number
    347292024317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,366 miles (+8,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,366 miles
    Test number
    607548913317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass36,102 miles (+6,989)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,102 miles
    Test number
    997658512390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,113 miles (+6,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,113 miles
    Test number
    575191421357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass22,726 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    22,726 miles
    Test number
    473459910356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L8 CAO

Does L8 CAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 CAO is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 CAO?
The MOT on L8 CAO is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 CAO done?
L8 CAO was recorded at 139,218 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 7,738 miles a year.
Has L8 CAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 CAO has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 CAO 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 L8 CAO find?
L8 CAO passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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