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Ford S-MAX

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,997 cc

LF13 YFJMOT history

LF13 YFJ is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 15 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 143,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LF13 YFJ black 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 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
143,260 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF13 YFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
15 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF13 YFJ was last recorded at 143,260 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,260 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,260 miles
  • 2025 – 133,438 miles
  • 2024 – 119,670 miles
  • 2023 – 107,341 miles
  • 2022 – 98,203 miles
  • 2021 – 89,601 miles
  • 2020 – 84,459 miles
  • 2019 – 75,296 miles
  • 2018 – 66,620 miles
  • 2017 – 55,205 miles
  • 2016 – 43,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,260 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both ends to flexi (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front fog lamps broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,260 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    143,260 miles
    Test number
    570884882051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both ends to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail143,260 miles (+9,822)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,260 miles
    Test number
    708222886928
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both ends to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass133,438 miles (+13,768)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    133,438 miles
    Test number
    496154128138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak - wet undertrays

  4. Pass119,670 miles (+12,329)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,670 miles
    Test number
    793960631459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,341 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,341 miles
    Test number
    831625847231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,340 miles (+9,137)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,340 miles
    Test number
    282757864414
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass98,203 miles (+8,602)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,203 miles
    Test number
    231937692642
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass89,601 miles (+5,142)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,601 miles
    Test number
    345338484569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,459 miles (+9,163)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,459 miles
    Test number
    930065106442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,296 miles (+8,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,296 miles
    Test number
    631178072319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass66,620 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,620 miles
    Test number
    579690118585
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Fail66,620 miles (+11,415)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,620 miles
    Test number
    115185561973
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass55,205 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,205 miles
    Test number
    161287857618
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps broken
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  14. Fail55,205 miles (+11,735)4 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,205 miles
    Test number
    429032231853
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps broken
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  15. Pass43,470 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,470 miles
    Test number
    812372996322
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail43,470 miles3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,470 miles
    Test number
    144664848528
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LF13 YFJ

Does LF13 YFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF13 YFJ is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF13 YFJ?
The MOT on LF13 YFJ is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF13 YFJ done?
LF13 YFJ was recorded at 143,260 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 9,969 miles a year.
Has LF13 YFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF13 YFJ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LF13 YFJ 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 LF13 YFJ find?
LF13 YFJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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