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Ford S-MAX

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

LO08 VBFMOT history

LO08 VBF is a silver diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 146,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2024.

LO08 VBF 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 2 Dec 2024
Mileage
146,980 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 VBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LO08 VBF was last recorded at 146,980 miles on 30 Nov 2024, 2,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,190 miles · 25 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,790 miles
Average per year
9,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,980 miles
  • 2023 – 144,190 miles
  • 2022 – 141,740 miles
  • 2021 – 139,343 miles
  • 2020 – 136,446 miles
  • 2019 – 130,195 miles
  • 2018 – 124,335 miles
  • 2017 – 108,414 miles
  • 2016 – 86,791 miles
  • 2015 – 69,595 miles
  • 2014 – 57,096 miles
  • 2013 – 43,925 miles
  • 2012 – 34,600 miles
  • 2011 – 24,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,980 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral centre exhaust heat shield loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail146,980 miles (+2,790)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,980 miles
    Test number
    292634459583
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral centre exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass144,190 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    144,190 miles
    Test number
    347120465118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,740 miles (+2,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    141,740 miles
    Test number
    426780368347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass139,343 miles (+2,897)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,343 miles
    Test number
    645668202191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,446 miles
    Test number
    511976336339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail136,446 miles (+6,251)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,446 miles
    Test number
    321215904700
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass130,195 miles (+5,860)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,195 miles
    Test number
    710047787681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,335 miles (+15,921)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,335 miles
    Test number
    836400894084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass108,414 miles (+21,623)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    108,414 miles
    Test number
    467219496868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,791 miles (+17,196)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,791 miles
    Test number
    674167454903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,595 miles
    Test number
    829226245105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,593 miles (+12,497)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,593 miles
    Test number
    338226245102
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass57,096 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,096 miles
    Test number
    319552414204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,955 miles (+13,030)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,955 miles
    Test number
    945821014259
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre on 2mm + worn on edges

  15. Pass43,925 miles (+9,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,925 miles
    Test number
    838460613256
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass34,600 miles (+9,856)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,600 miles
    Test number
    269792502297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail24,744 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,744 miles
    Test number
    399017401226
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass24,744 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,744 miles
    Test number
    819917201268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LO08 VBF

Does LO08 VBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 VBF expired on 2 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 VBF?
The MOT on LO08 VBF expired on 2 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 VBF done?
LO08 VBF was recorded at 146,980 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2024, an average of 9,156 miles a year.
Has LO08 VBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 VBF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LO08 VBF 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 LO08 VBF find?
LO08 VBF failed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2024 with 5 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 6 more.

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