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Ford S-MAX

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

LB12 BAOMOT history

LB12 BAO is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 21 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 82,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
82,563 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 BAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 BAO was last recorded at 82,563 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,513 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
5,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,563 miles
  • 2024 – 75,006 miles
  • 2023 – 73,306 miles
  • 2022 – 68,695 miles
  • 2021 – 64,318 miles
  • 2020 – 60,279 miles
  • 2019 – 55,578 miles
  • 2018 – 49,467 miles
  • 2017 – 44,185 miles
  • 2016 – 41,700 miles
  • 2015 – 29,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,563 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 2nd from rear (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer & inner edge & on tread wear indicator

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge & on tyre wear indicator

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,563 miles (+50)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    82,563 miles
    Test number
    730055281496
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 2nd from rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail82,513 miles (+7,507)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,513 miles
    Test number
    696516797093
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 2nd from rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,006 miles (+1,700)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,006 miles
    Test number
    248227524013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass73,306 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,306 miles
    Test number
    429588945949
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats

  5. Fail73,278 miles (+4,583)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,278 miles
    Test number
    942787594159
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats

  6. Pass68,695 miles (+143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,695 miles
    Test number
    566674970813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer & inner edge & on tread wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge & on tyre wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge & on tread wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail68,552 miles (+4,234)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,552 miles
    Test number
    928243102494
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer & inner edge & on tread wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge & on tyre wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge & on tread wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass64,318 miles (+149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,318 miles
    Test number
    901274982365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer c\v boot start to crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

  9. Fail64,169 miles (+3,890)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,169 miles
    Test number
    808479216083
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer c\v boot start to crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

  10. Pass60,279 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,279 miles
    Test number
    471528358696
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear/ centre rear and offside rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail60,278 miles (+4,700)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,278 miles
    Test number
    422889319646
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear/ centre rear and offside rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass55,578 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,578 miles
    Test number
    127331497052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low tread (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail55,578 miles (+6,111)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,578 miles
    Test number
    167456938283
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low tread (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass49,467 miles (+5,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    49,467 miles
    Test number
    643508663955
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass44,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    44,185 miles
    Test number
    802802996190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,185 miles (+2,485)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,185 miles
    Test number
    359183733994
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge and Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass41,700 miles (+11,979)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,700 miles
    Test number
    938148727867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    29,721 miles
    Test number
    938771295133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 BAO

Does LB12 BAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 BAO is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 BAO?
The MOT on LB12 BAO is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 BAO done?
LB12 BAO was recorded at 82,563 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 5,101 miles a year.
Has LB12 BAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 BAO has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 BAO 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 LB12 BAO find?
LB12 BAO passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust mounting defective 2nd from rear; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush, and 2 more.

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