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Ford S-MAX

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,179 cc

LB08 MWZMOT history

LB08 MWZ is a grey diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 13 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 226,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2026
Mileage
226,419 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
13,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 MWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 MWZ was last recorded at 226,419 miles on 9 Aug 2025, 8,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 May 2013: 69,159 miles, lower than 69,509 miles on 13 May 2013.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
218,091 miles · 3 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
8,328 miles
Average per year
13,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 226,419 miles
  • 2024 – 218,091 miles
  • 2023 – 208,800 miles
  • 2022 – 202,162 miles
  • 2021 – 197,141 miles
  • 2020 – 191,500 miles
  • 2019 – 184,806 miles
  • 2018 – 175,199 miles
  • 2017 – 155,878 miles
  • 2016 – 133,126 miles
  • 2015 – 111,640 miles
  • 2014 – 90,811 miles
  • 2013 – 69,159 miles
  • 2012 – 48,329 miles
  • 2011 – 30,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,419 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    226,419 miles
    Test number
    413503724089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail226,419 miles (+8,328)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,419 miles
    Test number
    133038746696
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  3. Pass218,091 miles (+9,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    218,091 miles
    Test number
    578599656785
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass208,800 miles (+6,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    208,800 miles
    Test number
    966253166046
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass202,162 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    202,162 miles
    Test number
    998253505143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail202,160 miles (+5,019)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,160 miles
    Test number
    613339014176
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass197,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    197,141 miles
    Test number
    667803627063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail197,140 miles (+5,640)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,140 miles
    Test number
    292791862369
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass191,500 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    191,500 miles
    Test number
    391233870404
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail191,499 miles (+6,693)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,499 miles
    Test number
    704257244184
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass184,806 miles (+9,607)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    184,806 miles
    Test number
    229116114388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass175,199 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    175,199 miles
    Test number
    254086078132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail175,198 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,198 miles
    Test number
    607025991937
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Fail175,198 miles (+19,320)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,198 miles
    Test number
    932851627393
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEML is on

  15. Pass155,878 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    155,878 miles
    Test number
    839190124737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail155,878 miles (+22,752)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,878 miles
    Test number
    721719960196
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported mount corroded off (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass133,126 miles (+21,486)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    133,126 miles
    Test number
    345591110623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass111,640 miles (+20,829)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    111,640 miles
    Test number
    299955655102
    • 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)
    • NoteExhaust is corroded

  19. Pass90,811 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    90,811 miles
    Test number
    747709934196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  20. Fail90,811 miles (+21,652)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,811 miles
    Test number
    305139934188
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  21. Pass69,159 miles (-350)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,159 miles
    Test number
    195881143170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail69,509 miles (+21,180)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,509 miles
    Test number
    867983033113
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass48,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,329 miles
    Test number
    266370132134
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  24. Fail48,329 miles (+17,552)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,329 miles
    Test number
    437250432154
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  25. Pass30,777 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,777 miles
    Test number
    298235441464
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOnly 4/seats in use at time of test

Questions about LB08 MWZ

Does LB08 MWZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 MWZ expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 MWZ?
The MOT on LB08 MWZ expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 MWZ done?
LB08 MWZ was recorded at 226,419 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2025, an average of 13,768 miles a year.
Has LB08 MWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 MWZ has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 MWZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 MWZ find?
LB08 MWZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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