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Ford S-MAX

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

LR08 CLJMOT history

LR08 CLJ is a silver diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 275,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

LR08 CLJ silver 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 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
275,496 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
14,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 CLJ
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 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 CLJ was last recorded at 275,496 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 4,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
271,471 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,025 miles
Average per year
14,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 275,496 miles
  • 2025 – 271,471 miles
  • 2024 – 264,750 miles
  • 2023 – 246,258 miles
  • 2022 – 229,424 miles
  • 2021 – 215,207 miles
  • 2020 – 203,966 miles
  • 2019 – 188,014 miles
  • 2018 – 172,772 miles
  • 2017 – 158,383 miles
  • 2016 – 138,814 miles
  • 2015 – 119,034 miles
  • 2014 – 106,204 miles
  • 2013 – 87,463 miles
  • 2012 – 72,975 miles
  • 2011 – 55,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass275,496 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass275,496 miles (+4,025)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    275,496 miles
    Test number
    609109835111
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  2. Pass271,471 miles (+6,721)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    271,471 miles
    Test number
    675579405026
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  3. Pass264,750 miles (+18,492)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    264,750 miles
    Test number
    986941305423
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass246,258 miles (+3)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    246,258 miles
    Test number
    589178919265
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail246,255 miles (+16,831)4 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,255 miles
    Test number
    455108019070
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass229,424 miles (+14,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    229,424 miles
    Test number
    214027104290
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass215,207 miles (+11,241)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    215,207 miles
    Test number
    523844151715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass203,966 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    203,966 miles
    Test number
    399252099406
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  9. Fail203,962 miles (+15,948)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,962 miles
    Test number
    119331628945
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to fall off
  10. Pass188,014 miles (+15,242)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    188,014 miles
    Test number
    907513157237
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe miising
  11. Pass172,772 miles (+14,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    172,772 miles
    Test number
    416616817956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass158,383 miles (+19,569)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    158,383 miles
    Test number
    345873797254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass138,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    138,814 miles
    Test number
    935007885362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail138,810 miles (+19,776)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,810 miles
    Test number
    977882980017
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass119,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    119,034 miles
    Test number
    118510895075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail119,034 miles (+12,830)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,034 miles
    Test number
    765060695075
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  17. Pass106,204 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    106,204 miles
    Test number
    448142294088
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNot all seat belts checked
  18. Fail106,204 miles (+18,741)3 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,204 miles
    Test number
    468392194031
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNot all seat belts checked
  19. Pass87,463 miles (+77)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    87,463 miles
    Test number
    318176283078
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  20. Fail87,386 miles (+14,411)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,386 miles
    Test number
    355085483089
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  21. Pass72,975 miles (+1,807)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,975 miles
    Test number
    296186992064
    • NoteHigh level stop light not working
  22. Pass71,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,168 miles
    Test number
    747769012025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,168 miles (+15,247)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,168 miles
    Test number
    179349712003
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  24. Pass55,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,921 miles
    Test number
    429206951028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 CLJ

Does LR08 CLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 CLJ is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 CLJ?
The MOT on LR08 CLJ is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 CLJ done?
LR08 CLJ was recorded at 275,496 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 14,217 miles a year.
Has LR08 CLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 CLJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 CLJ 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 LR08 CLJ find?
LR08 CLJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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