Ford S-MAX
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc
LR08 VJLMOT history
LR08 VJL is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 164,610 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 164,610 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,435 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 VJL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- S-MAX
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 14 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 VJL was last recorded at 164,610 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 4,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 160,415 miles · 14 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,195 miles
- Average per year
- 8,435 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,610 miles
- 2025 – 160,415 miles
- 2024 – 146,473 miles
- 2023 – 134,514 miles
- 2022 – 122,460 miles
- 2021 – 113,504 miles
- 2020 – 108,196 miles
- 2019 – 98,478 miles
- 2018 – 90,396 miles
- 2017 – 84,073 miles
- 2016 – 75,194 miles
- 2015 – 66,863 miles
- 2014 – 58,880 miles
- 2013 – 46,669 miles
- 2012 – 40,672 miles
- 2011 – 34,238 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,610 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brakes parking and service req only just met
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 1 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,610 miles (+4,195)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 164,610 miles
- Test number
- 250239971880
- AdvisoryRear Brakes parking and service req only just met
Pass160,415 miles (+43)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 160,415 miles
- Test number
- 683122656111
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail160,372 miles (+13,899)1 dangerous2 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,372 miles
- Test number
- 661857438891
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass146,473 miles (+11,959)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 146,473 miles
- Test number
- 969827514814
- 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))
Pass134,514 miles (+12,054)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 134,514 miles
- Test number
- 916227902008
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass122,460 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 122,460 miles
- Test number
- 340726287294
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear child door lock
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCam belt ??
- AdvisoryParking brake travel
Fail122,460 miles (+8,956)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,460 miles
- Test number
- 956124800124
- DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear child door lock
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCam belt ??
- AdvisoryParking brake travel
Pass113,504 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 113,504 miles
- Test number
- 843424519165
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside and all suspension componenta
Fail113,503 miles (+5,307)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,503 miles
- Test number
- 904565392449
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside and all suspension componenta
Pass108,196 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 108,196 miles
- Test number
- 427716644111
- AdvisoryExhaust brackets corroded front to back
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront sub-frame has general corrosion
- AdvisoryGeneral rear axle corrosion
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted
- AdvisoryOil mist from nsf suspension strut
Fail108,196 miles (+1,767)1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,196 miles
- Test number
- 942601549013
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust brackets corroded front to back
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront sub-frame has general corrosion
- AdvisoryGeneral rear axle corrosion
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted
Pass106,429 miles (+7,951)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 106,429 miles
- Test number
- 440313232598
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass98,478 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 98,478 miles
- Test number
- 918768620920
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail98,478 miles (+8,082)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,478 miles
- Test number
- 910310684428
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass90,396 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 90,396 miles
- Test number
- 287796477489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,396 miles (+6,323)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,396 miles
- Test number
- 953417951989
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass84,073 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 84,073 miles
- Test number
- 369828133823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,073 miles (+8,879)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,073 miles
- Test number
- 276963206067
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass75,194 miles (+8,331)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 75,194 miles
- Test number
- 908058491305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,863 miles (+7,983)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 66,863 miles
- Test number
- 136299605449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,880 miles (+12,211)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 58,880 miles
- Test number
- 798280814034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,669 miles (+5,997)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 46,669 miles
- Test number
- 848745013008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,672 miles (+6,434)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 40,672 miles
- Test number
- 175563352010
- NoteSLIGHT FEATHERING ON O/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSH
- NoteSLIGHT WEAR ON FRON BRAKE DISCS
Pass34,238 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 34,238 miles
- Test number
- 138781561471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,238 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,238 miles
- Test number
- 876920861065
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about LR08 VJL
- Does LR08 VJL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VJL is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 VJL?
- The MOT on LR08 VJL is valid until 13 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 VJL done?
- LR08 VJL was recorded at 164,610 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 8,435 miles a year.
- Has LR08 VJL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 VJL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR08 VJL 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 VJL find?
- LR08 VJL passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brakes parking and service req only just met.
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