
Ford S-MAX
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,999 cc
LD56 ELJMOT history
LD56 ELJ is a grey diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 12 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 149,361 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 149,361 mi
- At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,953 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD56 ELJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- S-MAX
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 12 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD56 ELJ was last recorded at 149,361 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 4,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 144,716 miles · 23 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,645 miles
- Average per year
- 6,953 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 149,361 miles
- 2024 – 144,716 miles
- 2023 – 139,694 miles
- 2022 – 133,459 miles
- 2021 – 127,684 miles
- 2020 – 121,614 miles
- 2019 – 118,490 miles
- 2018 – 114,847 miles
- 2017 – 105,967 miles
- 2016 – 96,728 miles
- 2014 – 80,042 miles
- 2013 – 69,916 miles
- 2012 – 60,815 miles
- 2011 – 50,940 miles
- 2010 – 42,040 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear 1/4 panel damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 21 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,361 miles (+4,645)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 149,361 miles
- Test number
- 922435203062
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass144,716 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 144,716 miles
- Test number
- 398900930445
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail144,716 miles (+5,022)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,716 miles
- Test number
- 190817099644
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,694 miles (+6,235)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 139,694 miles
- Test number
- 488262760597
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,459 miles (+5,775)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 133,459 miles
- Test number
- 223370548211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,684 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 127,684 miles
- Test number
- 168418995483
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 1/4 panel damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail127,682 miles (+6,068)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,682 miles
- Test number
- 945193158535
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 1/4 panel damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass121,614 miles (+3,124)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 121,614 miles
- Test number
- 118867067396
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass118,490 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 118,490 miles
- Test number
- 386763782754
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail118,488 miles (+3,641)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,488 miles
- Test number
- 331831554212
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass114,847 miles (+8,880)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 114,847 miles
- Test number
- 161682881614
- AdvisoryNearside Rear body damage
Pass105,967 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 105,967 miles
- Test number
- 372870946365
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bodywork damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking
Fail105,967 miles (+9,239)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,967 miles
- Test number
- 377118248843
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bodywork damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking
Pass96,728 miles (+16,686)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 96,728 miles
- Test number
- 408126291629
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,042 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,042 miles
- Test number
- 358841154465
- Repaired at testCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass80,042 miles (+10,126)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 80,042 miles
- Test number
- 499701954255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,916 miles (+9,101)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 69,916 miles
- Test number
- 729556543246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,815 miles (+9,875)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 60,815 miles
- Test number
- 996719442203
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,940 miles (+8,900)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 50,940 miles
- Test number
- 555713681104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,040 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 42,040 miles
- Test number
- 832942070128
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LD56 ELJ
- Does LD56 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 ELJ is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LD56 ELJ?
- The MOT on LD56 ELJ is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD56 ELJ done?
- LD56 ELJ was recorded at 149,361 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 6,953 miles a year.
- Has LD56 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD56 ELJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD56 ELJ 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 LD56 ELJ find?
- LD56 ELJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
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