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Ford S-MAX

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,997 cc

LB56 ESGMOT history

LB56 ESG is a blue diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 1 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 165,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2024
Mileage
165,816 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 ESG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 ESG was last recorded at 165,816 miles on 6 Dec 2023, 11,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,774 miles · 11 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
11,042 miles
Average per year
9,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 165,816 miles
  • 2022 – 154,774 miles
  • 2021 – 146,171 miles
  • 2020 – 139,705 miles
  • 2019 – 133,056 miles
  • 2018 – 123,487 miles
  • 2017 – 113,576 miles
  • 2016 – 102,353 miles
  • 2015 – 91,545 miles
  • 2014 – 76,704 miles
  • 2013 – 68,618 miles
  • 2012 – 57,811 miles
  • 2010 – 39,151 miles
  • 2009 – 30,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,816 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corroded

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2021

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,816 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    165,816 miles
    Test number
    245831868126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corroded

  2. Fail165,816 miles (+11,042)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,816 miles
    Test number
    472431557783
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corroded

  3. Pass154,774 miles (+8,603)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    154,774 miles
    Test number
    961176150057
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass146,171 miles (+6,466)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    146,171 miles
    Test number
    834018663036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass139,705 miles (+29)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    139,705 miles
    Test number
    442484891828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail139,676 miles (+6,620)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,676 miles
    Test number
    419193660195
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass133,056 miles (+9,569)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,056 miles
    Test number
    289437044700
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass123,487 miles (+9,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    123,487 miles
    Test number
    917635877094
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass113,576 miles (+11,223)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    113,576 miles
    Test number
    716250602995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass102,353 miles (+10,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    102,353 miles
    Test number
    107908070288
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass91,545 miles (+14,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    91,545 miles
    Test number
    208145955142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass76,704 miles (+8,086)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,704 miles
    Test number
    756314414359
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass68,618 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    68,618 miles
    Test number
    587224923390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail68,618 miles (+10,807)1 dangerous4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,618 miles
    Test number
    775114323313
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass57,811 miles (+9,907)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    57,811 miles
    Test number
    379739632357
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing outter edge of tread

  16. Pass47,904 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,904 miles
    Test number
    465786902021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre side wall damaged
    • NoteO/s wing mirror outer casing damaged (secure with no sharpe edges showing)

  17. Fail47,904 miles (+8,753)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,904 miles
    Test number
    455025002027
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre side wall damaged
    • NoteO/s wing mirror outer casing damaged (secure with no sharpe edges showing)

  18. Pass39,151 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,151 miles
    Test number
    464268500319
    • NoteFront grill broken

  19. Fail39,151 miles (+8,960)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,151 miles
    Test number
    350298400362
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront grill broken

  20. Pass30,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,191 miles
    Test number
    714566219360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,191 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,191 miles
    Test number
    771575019392
    • FailureFront Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear sidelight bulb on tailgate inoperative.

Questions about LB56 ESG

Does LB56 ESG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 ESG expired on 5 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 ESG?
The MOT on LB56 ESG expired on 5 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 ESG done?
LB56 ESG was recorded at 165,816 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2023, an average of 9,641 miles a year.
Has LB56 ESG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 ESG has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 ESG 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 LB56 ESG find?
LB56 ESG passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2023 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both side; general under body corroded.

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