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Ford S-MAX

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

LB08 VCZMOT history

LB08 VCZ is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 10 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 113,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
113,994 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VCZ
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
10 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VCZ was last recorded at 113,994 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 12,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,290 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12,704 miles
Average per year
5,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,994 miles
  • 2025 – 101,290 miles
  • 2024 – 91,407 miles
  • 2023 – 80,725 miles
  • 2022 – 72,033 miles
  • 2019 – 69,549 miles
  • 2018 – 64,772 miles
  • 2017 – 58,989 miles
  • 2016 – 48,339 miles
  • 2015 – 41,343 miles
  • 2014 – 37,262 miles
  • 2013 – 35,267 miles
  • 2012 – 33,268 miles
  • 2011 – 26,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,994 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear park brake effort low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,994 miles (+12,704)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    113,994 miles
    Test number
    414661704621
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass101,290 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,290 miles
    Test number
    227642107344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail101,290 miles (+9,883)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,290 miles
    Test number
    978415728539
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass91,407 miles (+65)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,407 miles
    Test number
    259941255413
    • AdvisoryInterior bonnet pull not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  5. Fail91,342 miles (+8)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,342 miles
    Test number
    351476261889
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake effort low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryEobd connector faulty
    • AdvisoryRequires brake fluid change

  6. Fail91,334 miles (+10,609)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,334 miles
    Test number
    860956352055
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake effort low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryEobd connector faulty
    • AdvisoryRequires brake fluid change

  7. Pass80,725 miles (+8,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    80,725 miles
    Test number
    548169260254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge only (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass72,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,033 miles
    Test number
    696964275091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,033 miles (+2,484)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,033 miles
    Test number
    837639407399
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass69,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,549 miles
    Test number
    872540892092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,549 miles (+4,777)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,549 miles
    Test number
    996201659797
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass64,772 miles (+5,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,772 miles
    Test number
    777749932885
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  13. Pass58,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,989 miles
    Test number
    751722184108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,989 miles (+10,650)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,989 miles
    Test number
    333595463304
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass48,339 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,339 miles
    Test number
    878310786374
    • AdvisoryRear tyres have slight tears

  16. Fail48,339 miles (+6,996)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,339 miles
    Test number
    563808356145
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres have slight tears

  17. Pass41,343 miles (+4,081)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,343 miles
    Test number
    767232115130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,262 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,262 miles
    Test number
    756724114113
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass37,262 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,262 miles
    Test number
    938774714149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,267 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,267 miles
    Test number
    525596013149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,268 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,268 miles
    Test number
    415174812148
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass33,268 miles (+7,054)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,268 miles
    Test number
    896994712159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,214 miles
    Test number
    419647541177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 VCZ

Does LB08 VCZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 VCZ is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VCZ?
The MOT on LB08 VCZ is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 VCZ done?
LB08 VCZ was recorded at 113,994 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 5,753 miles a year.
Has LB08 VCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VCZ has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 VCZ 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 VCZ find?
LB08 VCZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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