Ford S-MAX
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc
LB12 BWUMOT history
LB12 BWU is a grey diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 24 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 111,420 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 111,420 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,628 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 BWU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- S-MAX
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 24 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 BWU was last recorded at 111,420 miles on 24 Jan 2025, 7,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 104,285 miles · 3 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,135 miles
- Average per year
- 7,628 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 111,420 miles
- 2024 – 104,285 miles
- 2023 – 97,805 miles
- 2022 – 90,484 miles
- 2021 – 84,530 miles
- 2020 – 80,467 miles
- 2019 – 73,223 miles
- 2018 – 67,323 miles
- 2017 – 61,832 miles
- 2016 – 51,266 miles
- 2015 – 37,718 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,420 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
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.
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
15 tests since 28 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,420 miles (+7,135)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 111,420 miles
- Test number
- 403129138205
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Pass104,285 miles (+57)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 104,285 miles
- Test number
- 451177008085
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail104,228 miles (+6,423)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,228 miles
- Test number
- 985885223473
- DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,805 miles (+7,321)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 97,805 miles
- Test number
- 157398901977
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass90,484 miles (+5,954)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 90,484 miles
- Test number
- 995976156382
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side of the car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass84,530 miles (+4,063)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 84,530 miles
- Test number
- 644736092267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,467 miles (+7,244)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 80,467 miles
- Test number
- 522996205196
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass73,223 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 73,223 miles
- Test number
- 566520301815
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail73,223 miles (+5,900)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,223 miles
- Test number
- 277139540338
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.59mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.52mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass67,323 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 67,323 miles
- Test number
- 630274051547
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished side wall
Fail67,323 miles (+5,491)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,323 miles
- Test number
- 396166946110
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished side wall
Pass61,832 miles (+10,566)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 61,832 miles
- Test number
- 276197903497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,266 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 51,266 miles
- Test number
- 732171491957
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nsr tyre punctured
Fail51,266 miles (+13,548)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,266 miles
- Test number
- 371896011738
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nsr tyre punctured
Pass37,718 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 37,718 miles
- Test number
- 216838745455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB12 BWU
- Does LB12 BWU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB12 BWU expired on 2 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 BWU?
- The MOT on LB12 BWU expired on 2 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB12 BWU done?
- LB12 BWU was recorded at 111,420 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2025, an average of 7,628 miles a year.
- Has LB12 BWU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 BWU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB12 BWU 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 BWU find?
- LB12 BWU passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear exhaust mounting defective; rear inner seat belt buckle slightly damaged.
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