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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.

LR08 VHP 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass195,929 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass136,004 miles (+9,396)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,004 miles
    Test number
    583528867417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. Pass115,716 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,716 miles
    Test number
    641106701646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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)
  23. 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)
  24. 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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