
Ford S-MAX
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc
LR08 UTYMOT history
LR08 UTY is a blue diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 10 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 155,667 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 155,667 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,378 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 UTY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- S-MAX
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 10 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 UTY was last recorded at 155,667 miles on 25 Jul 2024, 3,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 152,141 miles · 28 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,526 miles
- Average per year
- 7,378 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 155,667 miles
- 2023 – 152,141 miles
- 2022 – 144,680 miles
- 2021 – 144,067 miles
- 2020 – 140,205 miles
- 2019 – 133,173 miles
- 2018 – 122,627 miles
- 2017 – 115,375 miles
- 2016 – 108,344 miles
- 2015 – 100,393 miles
- 2014 – 92,572 miles
- 2013 – 84,025 miles
- 2012 – 76,428 miles
- 2011 – 57,538 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe slightly leaking
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 7 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,667 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 155,667 miles
- Test number
- 389681595125
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe slightly leaking
Fail155,667 miles (+3,526)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,667 miles
- Test number
- 653208124346
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low Both Side (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe slightly leaking
Pass152,141 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 152,141 miles
- Test number
- 895940865307
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust Flexi Been Repaired Allowing Minor Exhaust Leak
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail152,141 miles (+7,461)7 dangerous14 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,141 miles
- Test number
- 982284123425
- DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected piston has come out and damaged, due to pad missing (1.1.16 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousExcessive service brake travel virtually to floor !!
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust broken at front flexy (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine dripping from engine during test (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass144,680 miles (+613)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 144,680 miles
- Test number
- 347831843933
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Section. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak, Repair Recommended (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail144,067 miles (+3,862)2 dangerous4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,067 miles
- Test number
- 618556947526
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate ignition switch faulty (1.6 (a))
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached top mounting breaking up (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine dripping during inspection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess all mountings weak, allowing unit to move more than normal. (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass140,205 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 140,205 miles
- Test number
- 263939751115
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail140,205 miles (+7,032)2 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,205 miles
- Test number
- 971293089051
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass133,173 miles (+18)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 133,173 miles
- Test number
- 738506471467
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail133,155 miles (+675)3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,155 miles
- Test number
- 933439989412
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
Fail132,480 miles (+9,853)7 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,480 miles
- Test number
- 662428947534
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure Bolt missing (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,627 miles (+7,252)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 122,627 miles
- Test number
- 687063547219
- AdvisoryCentral Front undertray fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass115,375 miles (+7,031)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 115,375 miles
- Test number
- 660112027151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,344 miles (+7,951)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 108,344 miles
- Test number
- 151762746757
- 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)
Pass100,393 miles (+7,821)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 100,393 miles
- Test number
- 447695275124
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteExhaust heat shield loose
Pass92,572 miles (+8,547)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 92,572 miles
- Test number
- 217361474104
- 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)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail84,025 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,025 miles
- Test number
- 597825973155
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass84,025 miles (+7,597)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 84,025 miles
- Test number
- 985685373134
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass76,428 miles (+18,890)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 76,428 miles
- Test number
- 527224972040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,538 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 57,538 miles
- Test number
- 447077791057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,538 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,538 miles
- Test number
- 506777891073
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about LR08 UTY
- Does LR08 UTY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 UTY expired on 24 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 UTY?
- The MOT on LR08 UTY expired on 24 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 UTY done?
- LR08 UTY was recorded at 155,667 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2024, an average of 7,378 miles a year.
- Has LR08 UTY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 UTY has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR08 UTY 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 UTY find?
- LR08 UTY passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated; power steering pipe slightly leaking.
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