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Ford S-MAX

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

LE57 ALUMOT history

LE57 ALU is a blue diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 28 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 205,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2024.

LE57 ALU blue 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 8 Dec 2025
Mileage
205,260 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 ALU
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
28 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 ALU was last recorded at 205,260 miles on 3 Dec 2024, 2,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,163 miles · 5 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,097 miles
Average per year
9,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 205,260 miles
  • 2023 – 203,163 miles
  • 2022 – 200,933 miles
  • 2021 – 197,793 miles
  • 2020 – 193,299 miles
  • 2019 – 189,689 miles
  • 2018 – 183,650 miles
  • 2017 – 177,700 miles
  • 2016 – 171,340 miles
  • 2015 – 163,432 miles
  • 2014 – 150,392 miles
  • 2013 – 136,155 miles
  • 2012 – 119,891 miles
  • 2011 – 79,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,260 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Driving lamp lens cracked
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened anti-roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • O\s front fog light lens cracked.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,260 miles (+2,097)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    205,260 miles
    Test number
    513552378324
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driving lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened anti-roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass203,163 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    203,163 miles
    Test number
    258481974594
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driving lamp lens cracked.
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened anti-roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail203,160 miles (+2,227)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,160 miles
    Test number
    279863784293
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened anti-roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass200,933 miles (+3,140)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    200,933 miles
    Test number
    682656429341
    • AdvisoryBoth mirror casings damaged
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass197,793 miles (+4)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    197,793 miles
    Test number
    814441042895
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail197,789 miles (+4,490)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,789 miles
    Test number
    338597010363
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass193,299 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    193,299 miles
    Test number
    258459425536
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyre treads are cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNs mirror cover is secured by tape and base wobbles
    • AdvisoryNs rear reflector is damaged
    • AdvisoryOs front side lamp glass is cracked
    • AdvisoryOs front upper drop link boot is perishing

  8. Fail193,299 miles (+3,610)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,299 miles
    Test number
    855775089794
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyre treads are cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNs mirror cover is secured by tape and base wobbles
    • AdvisoryNs rear reflector is damaged
    • AdvisoryOs front side lamp glass is cracked
    • AdvisoryOs front upper drop link boot is perishing

  9. Pass189,689 miles (+210)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    189,689 miles
    Test number
    886724377040
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO\s front fog light lens cracked.

  10. Fail189,479 miles (+5,829)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,479 miles
    Test number
    748070397546
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO\s front fog light lens cracked.

  11. Pass183,650 miles (+5,950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    183,650 miles
    Test number
    894070128650
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields are loose at rear
    • AdvisoryNs door mirror mount is loose
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass177,700 miles (+6,360)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    177,700 miles
    Test number
    915686082935
    • AdvisoryOs rear brake pads appear low
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs are very corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield is loose

  13. Pass171,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    171,340 miles
    Test number
    536714024440
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have worn to 2.5-3mm [215/60/16/99h]

  14. Fail171,340 miles (+7,908)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,340 miles
    Test number
    101466992572
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have worn to 2.5-3mm [215/60/16/99h]

  15. Pass163,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    163,432 miles
    Test number
    717385076110
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs are becoming corroded

  16. Fail163,432 miles (+13,040)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,432 miles
    Test number
    203933669319
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs are becoming corroded

  17. Pass150,392 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    150,392 miles
    Test number
    408131504387
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail150,391 miles (+14,236)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,391 miles
    Test number
    138460304306
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass136,155 miles (+336)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    136,155 miles
    Test number
    937950713345
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail135,819 miles (+15,928)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,819 miles
    Test number
    448512803366
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass119,891 miles (+40,254)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    119,891 miles
    Test number
    459616502479
    • NoteFront brake pads are worn close to limit of 1.5mm
    • NoteNs front mirror is secured by tape

  22. Pass79,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    79,637 miles
    Test number
    297249221431
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail79,637 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,637 miles
    Test number
    609229321176
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LE57 ALU

Does LE57 ALU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 ALU expired on 8 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 ALU?
The MOT on LE57 ALU expired on 8 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 ALU done?
LE57 ALU was recorded at 205,260 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2024, an average of 9,256 miles a year.
Has LE57 ALU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 ALU has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LE57 ALU 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 LE57 ALU find?
LE57 ALU passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; brake pedal wearing smooth; nearside non obligatory mirror damaged, and 4 more.

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