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Ford S-MAX

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

LD08 DBZMOT history

LD08 DBZ is a blue diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 76,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LD08 DBZ blue Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford S-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
76,163 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 DBZ
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 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 DBZ was last recorded at 76,163 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 5,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,831 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,332 miles
Average per year
3,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,163 miles
  • 2025 – 70,831 miles
  • 2024 – 70,315 miles
  • 2023 – 69,762 miles
  • 2021 – 69,165 miles
  • 2020 – 68,042 miles
  • 2019 – 64,083 miles
  • 2018 – 58,584 miles
  • 2017 – 53,550 miles
  • 2016 – 49,337 miles
  • 2015 – 42,036 miles
  • 2014 – 36,074 miles
  • 2013 – 30,411 miles
  • 2012 – 25,280 miles
  • 2011 – 19,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,163 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,163 miles (+5,332)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    76,163 miles
    Test number
    685616413424
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass70,831 miles (+516)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    70,831 miles
    Test number
    583136121248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,315 miles (+553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,315 miles
    Test number
    458858195074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass69,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,762 miles
    Test number
    765855727224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail69,762 miles (+597)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,762 miles
    Test number
    849756465853
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,165 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    69,165 miles
    Test number
    889748439723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,042 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,042 miles
    Test number
    175036502999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail68,042 miles (+3,959)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,042 miles
    Test number
    822941062813
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,083 miles (+5,499)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,083 miles
    Test number
    688514494368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,584 miles (+5,034)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,584 miles
    Test number
    669021526382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,550 miles
    Test number
    745636091089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,550 miles (+4,213)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,550 miles
    Test number
    361653850429
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass49,337 miles (+7,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,337 miles
    Test number
    400294422304
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing thin.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre low on inner edge.

  14. Pass42,036 miles (+5,962)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,036 miles
    Test number
    588257845129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,074 miles (+5,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,074 miles
    Test number
    777447844187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass30,411 miles (+5,131)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    30,411 miles
    Test number
    285530453472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,280 miles (+5,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,280 miles
    Test number
    855552942160
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass19,689 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,689 miles
    Test number
    369249131194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD08 DBZ

Does LD08 DBZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 DBZ is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 DBZ?
The MOT on LD08 DBZ is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 DBZ done?
LD08 DBZ was recorded at 76,163 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 3,854 miles a year.
Has LD08 DBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 DBZ has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LD08 DBZ 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 DBZ find?
LD08 DBZ passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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