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Ford S-MAX

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

LK56 LHFMOT history

LK56 LHF is a silver petrol Ford S-MAX first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2025.

LK56 LHF 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 25 Jan 2026
Mileage
94,565 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 LHF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 LHF was last recorded at 94,565 miles on 24 Jan 2025, 5,600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,965 miles · 26 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
5,600 miles
Average per year
5,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,565 miles
  • 2024 – 88,965 miles
  • 2023 – 82,596 miles
  • 2022 – 77,058 miles
  • 2021 – 72,859 miles
  • 2019 – 72,572 miles
  • 2018 – 72,040 miles
  • 2017 – 69,357 miles
  • 2016 – 66,608 miles
  • 2015 – 64,864 miles
  • 2014 – 49,746 miles
  • 2013 – 41,280 miles
  • 2012 – 31,218 miles
  • 2011 – 21,150 miles
  • 2010 – 19,649 miles
  • 2009 – 15,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,565 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,565 miles (+5,600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    94,565 miles
    Test number
    558822606994
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  2. Pass88,965 miles (+6,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    88,965 miles
    Test number
    598805818057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass82,596 miles (+5,538)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,596 miles
    Test number
    516398574305
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass77,058 miles (+4,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,058 miles
    Test number
    462904178322
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads becoming low
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass72,859 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,859 miles
    Test number
    205405489159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail72,858 miles (+286)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,858 miles
    Test number
    519213688827
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,572 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,572 miles
    Test number
    472602316313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,040 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,040 miles
    Test number
    609233484531
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail72,040 miles (+2,683)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,040 miles
    Test number
    935681676272
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass69,357 miles (+2,749)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,357 miles
    Test number
    900291198962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,608 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,608 miles
    Test number
    117145834389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail66,608 miles (+1,744)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,608 miles
    Test number
    856957195186
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass64,864 miles (+5,472)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,864 miles
    Test number
    935134830608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,392 miles6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,392 miles
    Test number
    679710855084
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass59,392 miles (+9,646)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,392 miles
    Test number
    906480955020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    49,746 miles
    Test number
    266603044067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,746 miles (+8,466)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,746 miles
    Test number
    297493944063
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass41,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,280 miles
    Test number
    125501953432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,280 miles (+10,062)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,280 miles
    Test number
    816421353070
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

  20. Pass31,218 miles (+10,068)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    31,218 miles
    Test number
    568978542099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,150 miles (+1,501)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    21,150 miles
    Test number
    525128141081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,649 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    19,649 miles
    Test number
    224689590205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail19,649 miles (+4,343)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,649 miles
    Test number
    614799590255
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass15,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    15,306 miles
    Test number
    154330089258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 LHF

Does LK56 LHF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK56 LHF expired on 25 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK56 LHF?
The MOT on LK56 LHF expired on 25 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK56 LHF done?
LK56 LHF was recorded at 94,565 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2025, an average of 5,181 miles a year.
Has LK56 LHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 LHF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LK56 LHF 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 LK56 LHF find?
LK56 LHF passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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