Ford S-MAX
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc
LD08 BLEMOT history
LD08 BLE is a blue diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,408 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 May 2027
- Mileage
- 172,408 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,641 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 BLE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- S-MAX
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 BLE was last recorded at 172,408 miles on 20 May 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 172,400 miles · 19 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 6,641 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 172,408 miles
- 2025 – 166,778 miles
- 2024 – 160,402 miles
- 2023 – 156,310 miles
- 2022 – 151,770 miles
- 2021 – 146,537 miles
- 2020 – 142,744 miles
- 2019 – 137,031 miles
- 2018 – 130,328 miles
- 2017 – 124,216 miles
- 2016 – 117,679 miles
- 2015 – 110,979 miles
- 2014 – 104,267 miles
- 2013 – 97,467 miles
- 2012 – 90,838 miles
- 2011 – 71,992 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,408 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Headlamp aim unable to be tested
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
23 tests since 6 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,408 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2027
- Odometer
- 172,408 miles
- Test number
- 425092186067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,400 miles (+5,622)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,400 miles
- Test number
- 195632070984
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass166,778 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2026
- Odometer
- 166,778 miles
- Test number
- 459967090661
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear swing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Fail166,778 miles (+6,376)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,778 miles
- Test number
- 657825520611
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear swing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Pass160,402 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2025
- Odometer
- 160,402 miles
- Test number
- 560747140088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,384 miles (+4,074)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,384 miles
- Test number
- 138643866319
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass156,310 miles (+4,540)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2024
- Odometer
- 156,310 miles
- Test number
- 603567124530
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass151,770 miles (+5,233)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2023
- Odometer
- 151,770 miles
- Test number
- 622690927261
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass146,537 miles (+3,793)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2022
- Odometer
- 146,537 miles
- Test number
- 115591001304
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass142,744 miles (+5,713)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2021
- Odometer
- 142,744 miles
- Test number
- 590021085358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,031 miles (+6,703)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 137,031 miles
- Test number
- 179394820908
- AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass130,328 miles (+6,112)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 130,328 miles
- Test number
- 822848112734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,216 miles (+6,537)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 124,216 miles
- Test number
- 113204746277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,679 miles (+145)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 117,679 miles
- Test number
- 931079057083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,534 miles (+6,555)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,534 miles
- Test number
- 175271058310
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass110,979 miles (+78)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 110,979 miles
- Test number
- 405160625140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail110,901 miles (+6,634)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,901 miles
- Test number
- 367914015185
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass104,267 miles (+6,800)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 104,267 miles
- Test number
- 796206504179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,467 miles (+6,629)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 97,467 miles
- Test number
- 337447203140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,838 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 90,838 miles
- Test number
- 649717002130
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail90,838 miles (+18,846)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,838 miles
- Test number
- 495637102120
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail71,992 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,992 miles
- Test number
- 138586191499
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteSlight cracking in o/s/r tyre tread
Pass71,992 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 71,992 miles
- Test number
- 386506891006
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteSlight cracking in o/s/r tyre tread
Questions about LD08 BLE
- Does LD08 BLE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 BLE is valid until 25 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 BLE?
- The MOT on LD08 BLE is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD08 BLE done?
- LD08 BLE was recorded at 172,408 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 6,641 miles a year.
- Has LD08 BLE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 BLE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD08 BLE 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 LD08 BLE find?
- LD08 BLE passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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