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Ford S-MAX

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,753 cc

LB06 VPOMOT history

LB06 VPO is a silver diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 31 Jul 2006. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 156,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2024
Mileage
156,018 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 VPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 VPO was last recorded at 156,018 miles on 4 Aug 2023, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2018: 120,013 miles, lower than 123,583 miles on 8 Jul 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,003 miles · 1 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
8,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 156,018 miles
  • 2022 – 148,296 miles
  • 2021 – 140,805 miles
  • 2020 – 134,140 miles
  • 2019 – 130,671 miles
  • 2018 – 128,013 miles
  • 2017 – 123,583 miles
  • 2016 – 117,024 miles
  • 2015 – 101,156 miles
  • 2014 – 88,395 miles
  • 2013 – 78,649 miles
  • 2012 – 70,262 miles
  • 2011 – 56,560 miles
  • 2010 – 44,669 miles
  • 2009 – 34,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,018 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,018 miles (+15)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    156,018 miles
    Test number
    787205906206
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail156,003 miles (+7,707)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,003 miles
    Test number
    431527164012
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front SIDE REPEATER LENS MISSING

  3. Pass148,296 miles (+7,491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    148,296 miles
    Test number
    468637288196
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass140,805 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    140,805 miles
    Test number
    765691102063
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail140,802 miles (+6,662)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,802 miles
    Test number
    587549403379
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass134,140 miles (+3,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    134,140 miles
    Test number
    599053841426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,671 miles (+2,658)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    130,671 miles
    Test number
    764914152944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    128,013 miles
    Test number
    891378577357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,013 miles (-3,570)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,013 miles
    Test number
    665294125060
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass123,583 miles (+6,559)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    123,583 miles
    Test number
    788855312476
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass117,024 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    117,024 miles
    Test number
    221357270100
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail117,020 miles (+15,864)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,020 miles
    Test number
    586250897710
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass101,156 miles (+12,761)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    101,156 miles
    Test number
    908353615233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,395 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,395 miles
    Test number
    379383904213
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Fail88,395 miles (+9,746)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,395 miles
    Test number
    417642304229
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass78,649 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,649 miles
    Test number
    388196603286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,648 miles (+8,386)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,648 miles
    Test number
    515875503294
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass70,262 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,262 miles
    Test number
    907196702276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,261 miles (+13,701)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,261 miles
    Test number
    988715702249
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  20. Pass56,560 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,560 miles
    Test number
    809179501215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,556 miles (+11,887)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,556 miles
    Test number
    859737401224
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront discs
    • NoteN/s/r trailing arm bush is spliting
    • NoteO/s/r trailing arm bush is split and leaking

  22. Pass44,669 miles (+10,236)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,669 miles
    Test number
    453633700274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,433 miles
    Test number
    703430699162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,433 miles2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,433 miles
    Test number
    503407889154
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LB06 VPO

Does LB06 VPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB06 VPO expired on 3 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB06 VPO?
The MOT on LB06 VPO expired on 3 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB06 VPO done?
LB06 VPO was recorded at 156,018 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2023, an average of 8,637 miles a year.
Has LB06 VPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 VPO has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB06 VPO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB06 VPO find?
LB06 VPO passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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