
Ford S-MAX
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc
LR08 VHPMOT history
LR08 VHP is a blue diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 1 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 195,929 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 195,929 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 10,992 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 VHP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- S-MAX
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 VHP was last recorded at 195,929 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 195,890 miles · 21 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 39 miles
- Average per year
- 10,992 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 195,929 miles
- 2024 – 185,616 miles
- 2023 – 173,295 miles
- 2022 – 154,889 miles
- 2021 – 147,126 miles
- 2020 – 144,496 miles
- 2019 – 136,004 miles
- 2018 – 126,608 miles
- 2017 – 115,716 miles
- 2016 – 101,142 miles
- 2015 – 87,543 miles
- 2014 – 76,715 miles
- 2013 – 64,473 miles
- 2012 – 49,957 miles
- 2011 – 38,148 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 23 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass195,929 miles (+39)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 195,929 miles
- Test number
- 319203735913
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail195,890 miles (+10,274)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,890 miles
- Test number
- 827639158663
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass185,616 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 185,616 miles
- Test number
- 704902813350
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail185,604 miles (+12,309)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,604 miles
- Test number
- 505827531626
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass173,295 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 173,295 miles
- Test number
- 528093443789
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail173,295 miles (+18,406)11 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,295 miles
- Test number
- 401075317767
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass154,889 miles (+7,763)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2023
- Odometer
- 154,889 miles
- Test number
- 610277947210
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,126 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2022
- Odometer
- 147,126 miles
- Test number
- 332034274176
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted RIM. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAINL ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail147,126 miles (+2,630)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,126 miles
- Test number
- 469746851765
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted RIM. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAINL ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass144,496 miles (+8,492)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2021
- Odometer
- 144,496 miles
- Test number
- 969142044810
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,004 miles (+9,396)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 136,004 miles
- Test number
- 583528867417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,608 miles (+10,892)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 126,608 miles
- Test number
- 694741292358
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin RIGHT ON LIMITS. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass115,716 miles (+1,522)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 115,716 miles
- Test number
- 641106701646
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,194 miles (+116)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 114,194 miles
- Test number
- 580462709478
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement split and perished (2.4.G.2)
Fail114,078 miles (+12,936)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,078 miles
- Test number
- 943764622294
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement split and perished (2.4.G.2)
Pass101,142 miles (+13,599)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 101,142 miles
- Test number
- 608445905421
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,543 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 87,543 miles
- Test number
- 286698275072
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail87,543 miles (+10,828)3 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,543 miles
- Test number
- 286278175068
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass76,715 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 76,715 miles
- Test number
- 338346704152
- NoteFront tyres getting low in tread
- NoteRear tyres getting low in tread
Fail76,715 miles (+12,242)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,715 miles
- Test number
- 107636704130
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteFront tyres getting low in tread
- NoteRear tyres getting low in tread
Pass64,473 miles (+14,516)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 64,473 miles
- Test number
- 105778493448
- AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres sidewall perished
- NoteNSR tyre has nail in tread
Pass49,957 miles (+149)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 49,957 miles
- Test number
- 906360842040
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail49,808 miles (+11,660)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,808 miles
- Test number
- 779293132027
- FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass38,148 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 38,148 miles
- Test number
- 436062781010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 VHP
- Does LR08 VHP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 VHP expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 VHP?
- The MOT on LR08 VHP expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 VHP done?
- LR08 VHP was recorded at 195,929 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 10,992 miles a year.
- Has LR08 VHP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 VHP has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR08 VHP 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 VHP find?
- LR08 VHP passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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