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Ford S-MAX

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

LB59 DKUMOT history

LB59 DKU is a grey diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 23 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 157,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2026
Mileage
157,145 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 DKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 DKU was last recorded at 157,145 miles on 2 Sept 2025, 16,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,604 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
16,541 miles
Average per year
9,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,145 miles
  • 2024 – 140,604 miles
  • 2023 – 134,126 miles
  • 2022 – 122,219 miles
  • 2021 – 118,350 miles
  • 2020 – 113,139 miles
  • 2019 – 98,807 miles
  • 2018 – 84,263 miles
  • 2016 – 71,724 miles
  • 2015 – 60,927 miles
  • 2014 – 52,659 miles
  • 2013 – 45,544 miles
  • 2012 – 38,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,145 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front wiper slightly smeary

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear rear seat laid flat,seat belt buckle not tested

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,145 miles (+16,541)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    157,145 miles
    Test number
    670997178615
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass140,604 miles (+6,478)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    140,604 miles
    Test number
    662625690105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,126 miles (+11,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,126 miles
    Test number
    182631296242
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,219 miles (+3,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,219 miles
    Test number
    167055241692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and attached components corroding

  5. Pass118,350 miles (+5,211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,350 miles
    Test number
    682987638733
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear lower suspension arms corroded

  6. Pass113,139 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,139 miles
    Test number
    587484179126
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTpms warning light illuminated

  7. Fail113,138 miles (+14,331)3 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,138 miles
    Test number
    172388747283
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTpms warning light illuminated

  8. Pass98,807 miles (+4)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    98,807 miles
    Test number
    443673428131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper slightly smeary
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear seat laid flat,seat belt buckle not tested
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper slightly smeary
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear seat laid flat,seat belt buckle not tested
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning aluminated

  9. Fail98,803 miles (+14,540)1 dangerous2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,803 miles
    Test number
    716468490975
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper slightly smeary
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear seat laid flat,seat belt buckle not tested
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper slightly smeary
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear seat laid flat,seat belt buckle not tested
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning aluminated

  10. Pass84,263 miles (+12,539)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,263 miles
    Test number
    637393939651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bonding deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside rear valve stem collar damaged
    • AdvisoryRear most seats and seat belts not tested as seats folded flat and covered
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering column top bearing
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning message came on on initial start up but went out and has not come back on since

  11. Pass71,724 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    71,724 miles
    Test number
    203009580164
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc corroded on outer edge
    • AdvisoryTyre monitor malfunction warning on dash

  12. Fail71,724 miles (+10,797)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,724 miles
    Test number
    411849251498
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc corroded on outer edge
    • AdvisoryTyre monitor malfunction warning on dash

  13. Pass60,927 miles (+8,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    60,927 miles
    Test number
    948035671018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking and stepping (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass52,659 miles (+7,115)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,659 miles
    Test number
    395658514343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,544 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    45,544 miles
    Test number
    176769823322
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail45,544 miles (+7,076)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,544 miles
    Test number
    268819723365
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass38,468 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,468 miles
    Test number
    355632032335
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNear side front tyre has cut to side wall

Questions about LB59 DKU

Does LB59 DKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB59 DKU expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB59 DKU?
The MOT on LB59 DKU expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB59 DKU done?
LB59 DKU was recorded at 157,145 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2025, an average of 9,298 miles a year.
Has LB59 DKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 DKU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LB59 DKU 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 LB59 DKU find?
LB59 DKU passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.

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