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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.

LR08 UTY blue 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass155,667 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe slightly leaking

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. Pass115,375 miles (+7,031)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    115,375 miles
    Test number
    660112027151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Pass76,428 miles (+18,890)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    76,428 miles
    Test number
    527224972040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,538 miles
    Test number
    447077791057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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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