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Ford S-MAX

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

LB08 UNHMOT history

LB08 UNH is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 24 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 178,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
178,687 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 UNH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 UNH was last recorded at 178,687 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,687 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,687 miles
  • 2024 – 176,450 miles
  • 2023 – 170,608 miles
  • 2022 – 167,387 miles
  • 2021 – 160,118 miles
  • 2020 – 155,873 miles
  • 2019 – 146,113 miles
  • 2018 – 138,044 miles
  • 2017 – 128,730 miles
  • 2016 – 113,289 miles
  • 2015 – 97,300 miles
  • 2014 – 85,140 miles
  • 2013 – 75,841 miles
  • 2012 – 65,185 miles
  • 2011 – 48,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,687 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,687 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    178,687 miles
    Test number
    739550332757
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  2. Fail178,687 miles (+2,237)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,687 miles
    Test number
    400730103615
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  3. Pass176,450 miles (+5,842)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    176,450 miles
    Test number
    414035834345
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass170,608 miles (+3,221)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    170,608 miles
    Test number
    979155090315
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass167,387 miles (+7,269)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    167,387 miles
    Test number
    251463844461
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass160,118 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    160,118 miles
    Test number
    228469194445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail160,114 miles (+4,241)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,114 miles
    Test number
    724092979209
    • MajorNearside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass155,873 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    155,873 miles
    Test number
    299324434352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres worn down very close to legal limit!

  9. Fail155,869 miles (+9,756)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,869 miles
    Test number
    950233716488
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres worn down very close to legal limit!

  10. Pass146,113 miles (+8,069)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,113 miles
    Test number
    136016680616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,044 miles (+9,314)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    138,044 miles
    Test number
    667772651593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass128,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    128,730 miles
    Test number
    601646557554
    • AdvisoryRear box in poor condition

  13. Fail128,730 miles (+15,441)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,730 miles
    Test number
    444785919904
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear box in poor condition

  14. Pass113,289 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,289 miles
    Test number
    852008334591
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner side light (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  15. Fail113,289 miles (+15,989)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,289 miles
    Test number
    745099438920
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner side light (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass97,300 miles (+12,160)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,300 miles
    Test number
    137977185453
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inner edge235/45zr18
    • NoteOff side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Pass85,140 miles (+9,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,140 miles
    Test number
    235417084004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass75,841 miles (+10,656)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    75,841 miles
    Test number
    819482693020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,185 miles
    Test number
    218896842473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,185 miles (+16,420)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,185 miles
    Test number
    516243342176
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass48,765 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    48,765 miles
    Test number
    347336841157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LB08 UNH

Does LB08 UNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 UNH is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 UNH?
The MOT on LB08 UNH is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 UNH done?
LB08 UNH was recorded at 178,687 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 8,996 miles a year.
Has LB08 UNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 UNH has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 UNH 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 LB08 UNH find?
LB08 UNH passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis.

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