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Ford S-MAX

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,997 cc

LD57 TAUMOT history

LD57 TAU is a silver diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 30 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 136,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2022.

LD57 TAU silver Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford S-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2022
Mileage
136,804 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2022
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 TAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD57 TAU was last recorded at 136,804 miles on 3 Nov 2022, 2,828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,976 miles · 12 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,828 miles
Average per year
8,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 136,804 miles
  • 2021 – 133,976 miles
  • 2020 – 126,215 miles
  • 2019 – 111,106 miles
  • 2018 – 104,320 miles
  • 2017 – 99,493 miles
  • 2016 – 88,557 miles
  • 2015 – 78,683 miles
  • 2014 – 71,815 miles
  • 2013 – 61,546 miles
  • 2012 – 49,420 miles
  • 2010 – 38,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail136,804 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy edge wear close to cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail136,804 miles (+2,828)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,804 miles
    Test number
    633622203717
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass133,976 miles (+19)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,976 miles
    Test number
    712373155518
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 heavy edge wear close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy edge wear close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail133,957 miles (+7,742)1 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,957 miles
    Test number
    747846529925
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 heavy edge wear close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy edge wear close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated

  4. Pass126,215 miles (+193)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,215 miles
    Test number
    647547005567
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail126,022 miles (+14,916)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,022 miles
    Test number
    465635747902
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 1.51 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass111,106 miles (+93)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,106 miles
    Test number
    639364995400
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail111,013 miles (+6,693)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,013 miles
    Test number
    445566615655
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass104,320 miles (+4,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    104,320 miles
    Test number
    869555752558
    • AdvisoryTread depths: both front on 4mm, both rear on 4.5mm.
    • AdvisoryTyre size: 225/50 ZR 17 98W XL.

  9. Pass99,493 miles (+10,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    99,493 miles
    Test number
    632362823443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass88,557 miles (+9,874)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,557 miles
    Test number
    441199341280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,683 miles (+6,868)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,683 miles
    Test number
    246166805185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,815 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,815 miles
    Test number
    275571224108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail71,815 miles (+10,269)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,815 miles
    Test number
    145810324198
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass61,546 miles (+12,126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,546 miles
    Test number
    917181103102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass49,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    49,420 miles
    Test number
    167138532044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,420 miles (+10,939)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,420 miles
    Test number
    119988832454
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass38,481 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,481 miles
    Test number
    361808370420
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn
    • NoteRear pads low

Questions about LD57 TAU

Does LD57 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD57 TAU expired on 11 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD57 TAU?
The MOT on LD57 TAU expired on 11 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD57 TAU done?
LD57 TAU was recorded at 136,804 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2022, an average of 8,140 miles a year.
Has LD57 TAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 TAU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LD57 TAU 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 LD57 TAU find?
LD57 TAU failed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer tyre has ply or cords exposed; central rear seat belt buckle not functioning as intended; nearside headlamp lens seriously defective, and 6 more.

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